[ForShure]

Good day fellow headfiers,
I am currently planning on purchasing a Schiit Asgard2 amp as the first component in my desktop setup. I was also thinking of getting the Schiit Modi DAC to go with the Asgard. The problem is that I already have a iBasso D-zero which I am using now as a DAC. Would replacing it with the Modi make enough of a difference to justify replacing the D-zero for my desktop setup?

 

[NA Blur]

Unless you notice a bunch of noise, skipping, or other odd effects with your current DAC I see no reason to upgrade.  If the combo does not synergize then you can always upgrade later, but in most cases if a DAC has low jitter, isolated power, and is made decently there is no rush to upgrade.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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Good day fellow headfiers,
I am currently planning on purchasing a Schiit Asgard2 amp as the first component in my desktop setup. I was also thinking of getting the Schiit Modi DAC to go with the Asgard. The problem is that I already have a iBasso D-zero which I am using now as a DAC. Would replacing it with the Modi make enough of a difference to justify replacing the D-zero for my desktop setup?

 
If you're gonna step up from a portable DAC to desktop, I'd say save your $99 now and just consider getting the Bifrost later. Good as the Modi is technically and I assume the response is likely flatter, it's still powered by USB, so $349 much later for a better power supply and a discrete output stage might make for more noticeable improvements over the D-Zero.
 
BTW the D-Zero as a DAC can run with charging off and the main power switch off, since that last one works only on the amp section I think. I use it with my Android and PC that way. I find it a bit warm too but the convenience of a slim portable DAC-Amp hasn't tempted me to get the Modi+Magni. Later on though I might get the Asgard2+Bifrost.

 

[ForShure]

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If you're gonna step up from a portable DAC to desktop, I'd say save your $99 now and just consider getting the Bifrost later. Good as the Modi is technically and I assume the response is likely flatter, it's still powered by USB, so $349 much later for a better power supply and a discrete output stage might make for more noticeable improvements over the D-Zero.

BTW the D-Zero as a DAC can run with charging off and the main power switch off, since that last one works only on the amp section I think. I use it with my Android and PC that way. I find it a bit warm too but the convenience of a slim portable DAC-Amp hasn't tempted me to get the Modi+Magni. Later on though I might get the Asgard2+Bifrost.

Ahhhh yes makes sense. I'd rather spend my money on an amp that will he able to drive almost whatever headphone I throw at it instead of buying a DAC that won't make much of a difference.

 

[audiojun]

Portable dacs have a cleaner power supply (batteries). so you save money without needing an high quality power suppy and still outperform many ac/dc power supplies. Jkenny ciunas dac is a good portable dac that does well because of batteries.