I recently acquired a Schiit stack (Modi 2 + Magni 2 Uber)
I love it, however, when I play games (or just stress the GPU even) the Modi will start outputting a buzzing noise via my monitors (JBL LSR305).
This happens with the monitors connected to the Magni, or directly to the Modi.
My current connections are as follow:
* "USB DAC-UP" port on my [Motherboard](https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z170X-Gaming-3-rev-10#ov) -> Schiit Wyrd (purchased to resolve this issue)
* Schiit Wyrd -- USB --> Modi
* Schiit Modi -- [Introprose bridge](https://introprose.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/rca-crossconnect-for-schiit-stack) --> Schiit Magni Uber
* Schiit Magni Uber -- Stagg RCA to TS cable --> Monitors
A note on the connections, I have a set of [Audioquest RCA Jumpers](http://www.audioquest.com/audio-enhancements/preamp-jumpers) that mitigate the issue but due to the size leave the Magni half way up in the air.
Even turning off the Wyrd, the issue will continue.
Different USB ports or cables make no difference
Changing the volume in the Magni or windows makes no difference
Changing the output in windows makes no difference
There is no audible noise coming from the actual hardware in the computer
The fan speed of the GPU has no effect
Plugging the computer and the monitors into the same power strip makes no difference
I used to have a FiiO Olympus E10, which did not have this problem.
I also noticed that higher FPS leads to higher noise. For instance 60fps is a loud low buzzing, 2000fps (on a low requirement game like FTL) leads to a quieter but higher pitched noise
I'm at a loss right now and other than getting a Modi 2 Uber (which honestly at this point I've reached out to see if I can return the original hoping it could fix this) I don't know what else to do.
Would highly appreciate any suggestions!
I love it, however, when I play games (or just stress the GPU even) the Modi will start outputting a buzzing noise via my monitors (JBL LSR305).
This happens with the monitors connected to the Magni, or directly to the Modi.
My current connections are as follow:
* "USB DAC-UP" port on my [Motherboard](https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z170X-Gaming-3-rev-10#ov) -> Schiit Wyrd (purchased to resolve this issue)
* Schiit Wyrd -- USB --> Modi
* Schiit Modi -- [Introprose bridge](https://introprose.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/rca-crossconnect-for-schiit-stack) --> Schiit Magni Uber
* Schiit Magni Uber -- Stagg RCA to TS cable --> Monitors
A note on the connections, I have a set of [Audioquest RCA Jumpers](http://www.audioquest.com/audio-enhancements/preamp-jumpers) that mitigate the issue but due to the size leave the Magni half way up in the air.
Even turning off the Wyrd, the issue will continue.
Different USB ports or cables make no difference
Changing the volume in the Magni or windows makes no difference
Changing the output in windows makes no difference
There is no audible noise coming from the actual hardware in the computer
The fan speed of the GPU has no effect
Plugging the computer and the monitors into the same power strip makes no difference
I used to have a FiiO Olympus E10, which did not have this problem.
I also noticed that higher FPS leads to higher noise. For instance 60fps is a loud low buzzing, 2000fps (on a low requirement game like FTL) leads to a quieter but higher pitched noise
I'm at a loss right now and other than getting a Modi 2 Uber (which honestly at this point I've reached out to see if I can return the original hoping it could fix this) I don't know what else to do.
Would highly appreciate any suggestions!