[Edwii]

Just got a Modi 1 today. Sounds good, but in Windows 8.1, I only have 16/44.1  16/48  24/44.1  and 24/48 , the Schiit site says up to 24/96...
What am I missing?

 

[squee116]

  Just got a Modi 1 today. Sounds good, but in Windows 8.1, I only have 16/44.1  16/48  24/44.1  and 24/48 , the Schiit site says up to 24/96...
What am I missing?

I don't own the Modi so I can't say for certain, but I thought you needed to download drivers to use on Windows?

 

[Edwii]

  I don't own the Modi so I can't say for certain, but I thought you needed to download drivers to use on Windows?

1. I didn't find drivers in the Modi 1 selection 
2. Modi 1's discriptions says no drivers needed. 
3. Modi 2 has drivers, but wont let me install them with out connecting the right usb device(which Im assuming is a modi2 or other)

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Just got a Modi 1 today. Sounds good, but in Windows 8.1, I only have 16/44.1  16/48  24/44.1  and 24/48 , the Schiit site says up to 24/96...
What am I missing?

 
All you need is 16-bit / 44.1 kHz. Simply convert your high-res PCM files to that and they will sound exactly the same.

 

[Donnyboy98]

Have i got this set up right cause its just playing through my speakers

 

[Donnyboy98]

That is also happening when i go to install the drivers

 

[nbrowser]

Crud wrong area for what I posted....please disregard this post.

 

[Donnyboy98]

Update: Its okay i just deleted the use of speakers and set it to modi and its working now

 

[rovopio]

   
Results

 
thank you for the measurement good sir!
 
it really helps

 

[rovopio]

   
Also have in mind that Asgard is not a typical class A amplifier. I haven't seen many amplifiers that would use their own chassis as a heatsink.

 
what does other amplifiers usually use as heatsink?
 
*serious question

 

[Mr Rick]

   
what does other amplifiers usually use as heatsink?
 
*serious question

Many, many amplifiers and other audio equipment use the chassis as a heatsink. Others may have individual heatsinks attached to individual components within the unit to dissipate the heat. In tube equipment the tubes themselves generate considerable heat. Large power amplifiers using tubes most often use forced air ( fan ) systems to remove the heat from within the chassis and cabinet.
 
Here is an example of internal heatsinks on an Marantz 2385 receiver. ( Designed to drive speakers. )
 
 

 
Here is an example of some serious external heatsinking on a Bose 1801 amplifier.
 

 

[StanD]

 
1. I didn't find drivers in the Modi 1 selection 
2. Modi 1's discriptions says no drivers needed. 
3. Modi 2 has drivers, but wont let me install them with out connecting the right usb device(which Im assuming is a modi2 or other)

I don't think the Modi 1 has the Expert mode switch that can take advantage of the drivers, thus the Modi 1 has a limited range of rates and resolutions.

 

[KLJTech]

I could be mistaken but I believe the Modi (original version) is limited to 24/96 (which sounds pretty damn good) and doesn't require drivers. I'm sure you can find out rather quickly by contacting Schiit Audio. Good luck.

 

[jaywillin]

  I could be mistaken but I believe the Modi (original version) is limited to 24/96 (which sounds pretty damn good) and doesn't require drivers. I'm sure you can find out rather quickly by contacting Schiit Audio. Good luck.

yes, the original modi was just 24/96
from the schiit website -
"Modi 2 plugs into virtually any computer—Windows, Mac, popular Linux distros, Intel Chromebooks, as well as iPhones and iPads. Just plug in via USB and go with no drivers in Standard Mode, up to 24/96 output. Switch to Expert Mode for extended high-res capabilities to 24/192. This will require drivers for Windows, but for no other OS (hello, Microsoft!)"

 

[Billheiser]

  I could be mistaken but I believe the Modi (original version) is limited to 24/96 (which sounds pretty damn good) and doesn't require drivers. I'm sure you can find out rather quickly by contacting Schiit Audio. Good luck.

Correct.  Up to 24/96 and doesn't require drivers.
 http://schiit.com/products/modi