[valiant66]

Please make this as a USB-C Multibit device as well

And add a remote for source switching.
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[Rensek]

And add a remote for source switching.
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The remote on my Bifrost 2 gets a lot more usage then I would have guessed when it first arrived.

 

[mattking52]

The new formfactor opens up the way for a better Mani....I keep dreaming.

Jason has stated they were working on a much better phono preamp. Much higher price point too. So, be patient. I will hopefully come out eventually.

He also confirmed earlier in this thread that the planned high-end phono preamp will be in a Freya-sized chassis.

Modius looks like a great product! If the Saga in one of my 2-channel systems had balanced inputs and outputs, I would swap out my old Bifrost and replace it with Modius.

 

[judson_w]

The remote on my Bifrost 2 gets a lot more usage then I would have guessed when it first arrived.

It is nice when features you did not think you needed become well used. My phono preamp has two inputs and two outputs. I needed (or rather could use) two outputs when I got it, one for the integrated amp and one for the valhalla 2. Since then I have changed how I select sources and amps, but I use both inputs. Eventually I might get a mani to have a third table in my system. (I already own the table, it is just sitting waiting for room and integration).

 

[tincanear]

Congratulations Jason. Is Unison input in the Modius galvanically isolated?

If no, then it is not the same UAC2 USB input as in the Bifrost 2 as your announcement implies.
If yes, I am surprised that it is not listed as a feature in the spec sheet.

EDIT: USB input is not electromagnetically isolated.

from the pcb pic on the web site, it does not look electromagnetically isolated. the balanced out should help with any potential USB ground noise issues, when used with balanced-differential pre-amp, HP amp, etc.

 

[vladpetric]

Couldnt you guys have done this yesterday before i bought a different dac lmao

you should be well within your return window ...

 

[tincanear]

@Jason Stoddard pics don't show the old 8-pin DIP flash (did you eventually use up the Schiit-ton of parts in inventory?)

Is there a way to update the firmware (shudders.... if necessary) via USB without returning the unit to the mothership or plugging a programmer dongle into the RJ connector?

p.s. nice PCB layout, I see a few tricks implemented there.

p.p.s
glad that Schiit continues to develop and bring to production new devices (notwithstanding COVID-19 related logistics issues), and helping to redefine the value-high-end-audio market.

 

[tincanear]

Modius Maximus = MM = Mike Moffat = definitely Mike's baby (or multibit bizarro twin)

 

[rollinbr]

It tastes like despair and bong water.

And you know how bong water tastes? As I duck and run....

 

[PrincessLeliana]

you should be well within your return window ...

Bought used on ebay, no return window haha

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Couldnt you guys have done this yesterday before i bought a different dac lmao

Does your vendor have a reasonable return policy?

{{{edit... nevermind... just saw the Ebay reference...}}}

 

[PrincessLeliana]

Does your vendor have a reasonable return policy?

{{{edit... nevermind... just saw the Ebay reference...}}}

Haha it's not an issue at all to be honest, just being cheeky,

I'm from the UK, crap is $100 more on average here, if it's even in stock (none of it is with no eta) so even if I hadn't bought anything I doubt I'd be able to buy one of these for months

 

[Ableza]

And you know how bong water tastes? As I duck and run....

Of course I do. I graduated from High School in 1971.

 

[Haris Javed]

can we still invest in Schiit audio? I seriously want to start my own headphone / amp business.

 

[ScottFree]

can we still invest in Schiit audio? I seriously want to start my own headphone / amp business.