[KamijoIsMyHero]

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Im a bit confuse. 
 
The RCA PYST is for connecting the Magni to the Modi.
So how do I connect the Modi to my Mac book pro?
Do I need to buy the USB PYST as well?
 
Thanks

USB

 

[Anvil]

I see I'm as sloppy with turning on/off procedures as I've always been, just unplugged my headphones from my Asgard before turning down the volume and shutting off the amp again. I've been able to do it many times with dynamic headphones in the past on something without a muting relay, though Orthos are a new thing for me.
 
Hopefully I'm off the hook for this one in the morning.

 

[kothganesh]

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Im a bit confuse. 
 
The RCA PYST is for connecting the Magni to the Modi.
So how do I connect the Modi to my Mac book pro?
Do I need to buy the USB PYST as well?
 
Thanks

You will need a USB connection from the Macbook to the Modi. Make sure you are buying the Modi with the USB card in it. Second, you can buy the PYST USB or if you have a printer cable that connects the laptop to a printer, that will be fine as well. The USB in the Modi should have what is called a mini-USB (male B) socket hence the cable is technically called a male A female B cable. 

 

[hodgjy]

The Modi is USB only.  The Bifrost has USB as an option.  But, I see your point and you offer great advice. 
 
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You will need a USB connection from the Macbook to the Modi. Make sure you are buying the Modi with the USB card in it. Second, you can buy the PYST USB or if you have a printer cable that connects the laptop to a printer, that will be fine as well. The USB in the Modi should have what is called a mini-USB (male B) socket hence the cable is technically called a male A female B cable. 

 

[kothganesh]

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The Modi is USB only.  The Bifrost has USB as an option.  But, I see your point and you offer great advice. 
 

That is right. I got a little confused there since I have the Bifrost with the USB. And thanks.

 

[olddtfan]

Your safe I have done it with ny 650s and Asgard and not had any problems.

 

[45longcolt]

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Thanks for the response. And I see where this is going as well. If I get the Gungnir, then the Lyr won't make much sense, would it ? I would have to get the Mjolnir or some other balanced DAC/Amp combo.. If I do this, I will then have a dac/amp for every one in my family, including my daughter's pet dog

 
You really wouldn't have to get a Mjolnir, unless you particularly want to run balanced phones. I've kept my Lyr, because it is a very different animal from the Mjolnir. That is, an exceedingly revealing solid state instrument, vs. an incredibly fun tube amp. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for glass-flavored audio. The Gungnir will provide a superior experience with either (and in fact can be used with both at the same time.)

 

[markm1]

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That is right. I got a little confused there since I have the Bifrost with the USB. And thanks.

How about connecting an Asgard 2 directly to a source such as a receiver or CD player. I'm still waiting for my A-2 and, it will be my first amp.

 

[kothganesh]

You really wouldn't have to get a Mjolnir, unless you particularly want to run balanced phones. I've kept my Lyr, because it is a very different animal from the Mjolnir. That is, an exceedingly revealing solid state instrument, vs. an incredibly fun tube amp. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for glass-flavored audio. The Gungnir will provide a superior experience with either (and in fact can be used with both at the same time.)

Oh wow, I did not know that the Gungnir could play both simultaneously. Oh well, my wallet will become 800 bucks poorer soon

 

[kothganesh]

How about connecting an Asgard 2 directly to a source such as a receiver or CD player. I'm still waiting for my A-2 and, it will be my first amp.
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I suppose you could do that through RCA cables. Hope I'm right

 

[markm1]

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How about connecting an Asgard 2 directly to a source such as a receiver or CD player. I'm still waiting for my A-2 and, it will be my first amp.
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I suppose you could do that through RCA cables. Hope I'm right

That's what I was thinking. Before I get a DAC, I'd like to figure out what I need to connect it to a source.

 

[Tuco1965]

I don't have a dedicated DAC in my system but I have multiple digital sources that I connect via RCA cables to my Lyr.  It's an interesting way to hear the differences in the built in DACs.  Down the road I'll buy an outboard DAC but not a problem for now.

 

[45longcolt]

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That's what I was thinking. Before I get a DAC, I'd like to figure out what I need to connect it to a source.

 
Depends on the source. Almost every decent CD player has a coax (RCA connectors) or toslink optical out, most PCs output via USB and many Macs feature optical via the headphone jack. Consult a cable seller to make sure you're getting the right stuff. Blue Jeans Cables and Siflex both enjoy good reps among Head-Fiers. I think you might be astonished how much of an improvement a good DAC will make in sound quality. And I think Schiit is absolutely killer for the money, just to keep on topic

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[45longcolt]

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Oh wow, I did not know that the Gungnir could play both simultaneously. Oh well, my wallet will become 800 bucks poorer soon

 
Jason assured me via email that all three outs on the Gungnir (one balanced, two RCA) can feed operating amps at the same time without stressing the DAC or degrading the sound quality. Although I can't imagine a likely circumstance where you'd want to do that; a mini-meet or for equipment comparisons, perhaps. It is really convenient to have everything connected (in my case, two HP amps and the main speakers system) at all times, without having to swap cables around.

 

[markm1]

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Depends on the source. Almost every decent CD player has a coax (RCA connectors) or toslink optical out, most PCs output via USB and many Macs feature optical via the headphone jack. Consult a cable seller to make sure you're getting the right stuff. Blue Jeans Cables and Siflex both enjoy good reps among Head-Fiers. I think you might be astonished how much of an improvement a good DAC will make in sound quality. And I think Schiit is absolutely killer for the money, just to keep on topic

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Thanks!