[jaywillin]

   
I prefer to choose by the sound.

big +1 !!

 

[Tuneslover]

Should be easy, at least my Asgard 2 did them on Head-Fi meet without breaking a sweat.
I think unless you have something like HE-6, there's nothing to worry about.

I agree, the Magni 1 drives my HE500's, as well as my HD650's without issue (and no gain switch).

 

[madwolfa]

  Looks like the Asgard 2 is getting a big squeeze from these two new and lower priced amps.

 
It doesn't look like better value at this point, but it certainly has its market and appeal. I own one and wouldn't buy anything else.

 

[Puma Cat]

   
I prefer to choose by the sound.

+1

 

[madwolfa]

  +1

 

 

[Puma Cat]

  So would you guys say that there is a difference but not a perceivable difference between the 2 and uber. I'm new to this stuff but I wouldn't think such minute changes would be readily perceivable. 

I haven't heard either, but my hypothesis (I'm a scientist, so I tend to think this way) is that there is a discernible difference between Modi2 and Modi 2 Uber, with the Uber configuration providing higher sound quality. One key distinction, from what I've read of the FAQ and specs is that Uber has a better power supply than Modi2, and that can make for a significant improvement. Most high-end audio components are measured by the quality of their power supplies, as this subsystem is really key for high performance and sound quality. The product description also says that Uber has  a more sophisticated circuit topology than Modi2, so that, as I've pointed in this thread a couple of times, can also amount to a notable improvement in sound quality.

 

[Gamingmusiclove]

I agree, the Magni 1 drives my HE500's, as well as my HD650's without issue (and no gain switch).

hmm... interesting. Now i think im better off with the 2 version and not the uber. if you say i dont need that much power, then i guess im set

 

[LxJLthr]

  hmm... interesting. Now i think im better off with the 2 version and not the uber. if you say i dont need that much power, then i guess im set

 
Pft! You can never have too much power!

 

[new reformation]

   
Pft! You can never have too much power!

Especially if your name happens to be Scotty and you work on the USS Enterprise. That captain is always asking for more!

 

[rallzor]

Is it possible to use this without a amplifier and just plug the headphones directly in to the dac (with a rca to 3,5 mm adapter) and have everything work properly?  
 
And also, how is schiits packaging, will the dac survive a trip to the EU?  

 

[madwolfa]

  Is it possible to use this without a amplifier and just plug the headphones directly in to the dac (with a rca to 3,5 mm adapter) and have everything work properly?  

 
Yes, but you would have no gain and volume control.

 

[Defiant00]

  Is it possible to use this without a amplifier and just plug the headphones directly in to the dac (with a rca to 3,5 mm adapter) and have everything work properly?  
 
And also, how is schiits packaging, will the dac survive a trip to the EU?  

 
In short, no, it wouldn't really work. *
 
Schiit's packaging should be fine.
 
 
 
 
* Technically you'd get sound, but the analog portion of most DACs really isn't designed to drive headphones or speakers, so it's almost guaranteed to sound very bad.

 

[yearsofwisdom]

So I got the HD600s. Uber stack or Vali and Modi? Looking to buy so I don't have to upgrade again since I don't plan on getting anything better than HD600s.

 

[Cobaltius]

  So I got the HD600s. Uber stack or Vali and Modi? Looking to buy so I don't have to upgrade again since I don't plan on getting anything better than HD600s.

If you want a pleasing, forgiving or sexy sound get Schiit Vali and Modi 2 or something. If you want a neutral sound go ahead and go for the Schiit Magni/Modi 2 Uber combo

 

[Duncical]

I just placed my order for a Modi 2 Uber, I've owned two bifrost' one had an uber analog stage and I wonder if the Modi 2 Uber will compete.