[rif314]

The title pretty much says it. I own the modi 2 uber, which schiit even describes as a shrunken bifrost. What i dont particularly like about the modi is its small size - it can be difficult to keep in place with stiff cables.

 

[theveterans]

IMO, not a night and day difference, but on some songs it'll make a dramatic difference but on other tracks, no difference. Whether the 4X the price is worth 5-10% improvement then that's up to you. Changing amps from solid state to tube will have much more effect than upgrading DACs.

 

[rif314]

Im all set on amps (magni 2 uber and headroom maxed out home). Dont want to get into tubes since one pair i own are hifiman 400i.

 

[BirDZz]

I think it worths the upgrade especially if you go for the multibit version. I auditioned it once for an hour and it totally blew my mind...

 

[ColtMrFire]

I went from Modi 2 (non uber) to Bifrost 4490 and it was a massive upgrade. I never heard the Bifrost Uber but I hear the 4490 is much better... and very close to the multibit. Bifrost is a no brainer.

 

[asilker]

Hoping to move from modi 1 to Bifrost uber soon. Bifrost keeps getting pushed back on the priorities list though. Soon...

 

[ColtMrFire]

I highly recommend 4490. I think it is only $70 more. But much better than the uber...

 

[crazychile]

I've mentioned this a few times before, but an upgrade from an original Modi to the Bifrost Uber was a very noticeable improvement for me. An upgrade from an original Vali to the Lyr 2.....small difference. And at the time I was running AKG K702s which like a powerful amp.
 
I spent the money to upgrade the Bifrost to Multibit. Again a significant jump in performance over the Uber.
 
The latest 4490 Bifrost is supposedly better than the old Uber. If this is the case, I would feel confident that a Modi Uber to Bifrost 4490 should be worthwhile....and upgradeable.

 

[mdkaler]

How about the Modi 2 uber 4490?

 

[rif314]

How about the Modi 2 uber 4490?

Did they change the chip in the modi 2 uber?

 

[Bob A (SD)]

 

How about the Modi 2 uber 4490?

Did they change the chip in the modi 2 uber?

yes

 

[mdkaler]

 
yes

Thanks for confirming Bob. Did you get to hear it? Or anyone?

 

[ColtMrFire]

There is no Modi 2 with a 4490 chip unless I missed an announcement from Schiit.

 

[ColtMrFire]

Ahh, did some digging and just saw Jason announce it on a different forum.

 

[Bob A (SD)]

 

 
yes

Thanks for confirming Bob. Did you get to hear it? Or anyo

No.  I still have a AK4396 Modi 2.   No wyrd or other such device either.  Works well for me (apparently I have been blessed with a clean USB port) but I can't help but wonder what a 4490 Modi or even Bifrost 4490 would add to my setup.  Mmmmmmm......
 
Then again we're talking about 69 year old ears although <knock on wood> they still measure excellent. 

 

 
 
 
 
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