[Runrunsmithfly]

I use a Modius once in a while with my Asgard 3 and it's a great $200 delta sigma DAC in my opinion. My trusty little Mimby gets the most use too. I ordered a Modi 3E just because I want to see, hear actually, what Schitt can do with an ES chip. I had a Topping D50 and didn't keep it.

 

[Odin412]

I ordered a Modi 3E just because I want to see, hear actually, what Schitt can do with an ES chip. I had a Topping D50 and didn't keep it.

I plan to order a Modi 3E for the exact same reason. Please post your impressions once you get your 3E, especially since you already have a Modi Multibit to compare with.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I plan to order a Modi 3E for the exact same reason. Please post your impressions once you get your 3E, especially since you already have a Modi Multibit to compare with.

And a Modi 3+ with the AK4490.

 

[Odin412]

And a Modi 3+ with the AK4490.

Excellent! I have a non-plus Modi 3 that I plan to compare with the 3E.

 

[xuan87]

Has anyone installed the MB DAC card himself in the Asgard 3? Thinking of buying a used unit and getting the card separately from Schiit to install myself, not sure how hard or easy it will be.

I couldn't find much info, except for a video installing a ESS card in Jot 2 and it looks to be a simple slot-in and screwing in 2 screws.

 

[Neweymatt]

Has anyone installed the MB DAC card himself in the Asgard 3? Thinking of buying a used unit and getting the card separately from Schiit to install myself, not sure how hard or easy it will be.

I couldn't find much info, except for a video installing a ESS card in Jot 2 and it looks to be a simple slot-in and screwing in 2 screws.

Yes, I have done this with the ESS card, look for my posts from around late September last year,

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-asgard-3-impressions-thread.914012/post-16580549

My volume knob does not have a hex bolt to secure it, for this type just pull it straight off, you may have to apply a bit of force

I had to remove all of the screws from the chassis to be able to nudge the main board to a position where the card could actually seat into it properly.

Other than that it wasn’t much drama at all…

 

[ranel]

Guys, do you know which USB plug do the Asgards (shipping now with an ES9028 DAC) have? Since the DAC card itself has USB C, I'd assume it's type C now, even though the manual hasn't been updated.. Is anyone able to confirm?

EDIT: For anyone wondering, Tom at Schiit confirms it's USB C.

 

[Chastity]

Guys, do you know which USB plug do the Asgards (shipping now with an ES9028 DAC) have? Since the DAC card itself has USB C, I'd assume it's type C now, even though the manual hasn't been updated.. Is anyone able to confirm?

EDIT: For anyone wondering, Tom at Schiit confirms it's USB C.

Isn't it USB-B to A?

"Please note this uses a USB-C input, so plan your cables accordingly."

Aha upgrades!

 

[ranel]

Isn't it USB-B to A?

"Please note this uses a USB-C input, so plan your cables accordingly."

Aha upgrades!

Based on what I've heard from Schiit, the ES9028 version of Asgard has an USB-C port, so the old B to A cables (like the one Schiit carries) won't cut it. I also don't think there's a USB-C cable included with Asgard, so bottom line is one has to organize their own. Will be able to confirm in a day or two (I hope!), when my unit arrives

 

[Neweymatt]

Based on what I've heard from Schiit, the ES9028 version of Asgard has an USB-C port, so the old B to A cables (like the one Schiit carries) won't cut it. I also don't think there's a USB-C cable included with Asgard, so bottom line is one has to organize their own. Will be able to confirm in a day or two (I hope!), when my unit arrives

Yes, the new ESS card has a USB-C port, welcome to 2022 Schiit!

There is no cable included, but if you are connecting another USB-C device to the A3, you already have a cable, right?

 

[ranel]

There is no cable included, but if you are connecting another USB-C device to the A3, you already have a cable, right?

Yes, I'm more than ready to go Obsessively refreshing the tracking page now.

 

[lpd2]

Anyone heard the LCD-XC through this amp? I have the A3 and considering the XC.

 

[cdacosta]

Anyone heard the LCD-XC through this amp? I have the A3 and considering the XC.

I have the LCD-XC (2021 model) originally powered with Asgard 3, Modius and stock headphone cable. For about 3 months I ran this setup until switching to a Jotunheim 2. With EQ sounds very good. Not a fan of the LCD-XC stock without EQ.

 

[lpd2]

I have the LCD-XC (2021 model) originally powered with Asgard 3, Modius and stock headphone cable. For about 3 months I ran this setup until switching to a Jotunheim 2. With EQ sounds very good. Not a fan of the LCD-XC stock without EQ.

Thanks, that seems to be the general consensus. I am mulling over some potential closed backs to gift myself for turning 40yrs. This model, the z1r and the hd820 all in the running maybe denon 9200 or th900mk2.

 

[cdacosta]

Thanks, that seems to be the general consensus. I am mulling over some potential closed backs to gift myself for turning 40yrs. This model, the z1r and the hd820 all in the running maybe denon 9200 or th900mk2.

My pleasure!