Schiit Dethroned as the Budget Hifi King?
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I'm old school and new to class d , but started watching your vids and subbed , I just got a fosi bt 20 AS today and hooked it to some old 3 way Sony 's out in the shed , I really like it and it made the Sony's really pop , nice !
One of two things that improved my cheap system it was the Modi+ which really cleaned up my sound coming from my PC, and Bellari EQ which turned my speakers into something amazing. My cheap audio system: PC source, Modi+ Dac (129), Aiyma A07 (50) with rolled OPA 1656 OP amps (20), Bellari EQ 570 (119), Jamo S803 speakers (80-Clearence!), and Jamo S810 subwoofer (99-Clearence). Thanks, cheapaudioman, it sounds amazing!
Were you able to bring bring back some of the midrange detail on the 803's with the Bellari?
@@wilsua Yes! That is what made it such a remarkable addition!
Get a PCIE USB card powered by your PSU and watch the sound get even cleaner.
@@mariodrv Thanks!
Really grateful for a company like Schiit. They have made audio fun and enjoyable, for really cheap money. They have such a wide arrangement of great products, and the more you listen and add on, you really start to see the effort and the thought process they have committed to and have accomplished. Schiit, as a company, has been truly a gateway for the desktop audio industry. BTW, the Vali++ and Modi Multibit 2 combo is so inexpensive for it's cost/performance level, that I feel guilty for spending so much money on higher end gear.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it though. 😁
You have single handedly help me put together my entire audio setup. Thank you for making such informational videos
I went to my local high-end audio store several years ago to compare and ended up taking a Schiit. It was a great decision in the moment. No regrets.
Thank you Randy for getting me back into listening to music with a nice setup the way it should be. Those small bluetooth speakers like the jbl flip only take it so far. Started watching you just after this past christmas and really enjoy your channel. I don't comment much but thank you!
I now have an Aiyima A03 with Moukey 3 way speakers and a cheap vidsonix sub I found on craigslist. This is the setup on my desktop in my office and sounds awesome really rocks!! Then I got the Aiyima T9 with an A07 running a pair of klipsch rp-600m's that amazon had for $330. This sounds really good for no sub but actually prefer the cheaper setup in the office, it really sounds great. Appreciate what you do, been refering you to friends and family using your links as well to purchase items to support. Also went with Tidal and really happy with the different music options they have. Be well! ty Bill
Hi Randy! I just added the Modi 3+ to my vintage Realistic receiver setup, running the Wiim Mini though it optically . . . I'm a happy camper! 🥳🥳🎆🎆
Gotta love Schiit! I bought a Mani phono stage, then a few weeks later a Freya Noval preamp. They really improved my modest, entry-level system (VPI Scout, B&K ST 202 AMP, Vandersteen 2C, etc.)
I consider Schiit today to be on par with Dynaco of yesterday. Another "historic" company that provided a gateway to so many for getting into hifi.
Thanks for your video! I bought the Schiit Modi 2 Uber and Magni 2 Uber around 8 years ago and they still sound amazing. I'm planning on buying the latest models soon, really a great company with great devices.
That Kenwood that Just Audio gave you has to be the best looking receiver, ever! Can't stop looking at it!
Hi Randy, digging the Seamaster! I have an original from 1994 that will be 30 years old next year, still runs perfectly. I'll have to start watching out for what's on your wrist moving forward.
I’ve had my Modi/ Magni/Loki combo from its first gen about 10 years ago or so now, and it’s seriously the best money I ever spent in audio. They work just as well now as the day I bought them, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
I just don't get your clickbait titles. Schiit dethroned ? By who ? You are not comparing their products to the newer generations from other manufacturers!
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its his job lmao he has to make money somehow. if he doesnt have a lil clickbait he puts himself at a disadvantage. not the end of the world dude
@@xScurn True...but..I don't know. How about just be honest and make better content ?
And it is a big deal as if the title is not indicative of the content than it can be a waste of time to watch it.
@@CraciunAlexandruGh I mean if you count less than 5 minutes to find out the video isn't necessarily what it says it is as wasted time, then I guess that's your opinion. Personally I wouldn't call that a big deal. I don't know you but I doubt your time is THAT valuable. But you're right, in a perfect world, clickbait wouldn't exist, but the fact that it does exist at all means that if you aren't doing it to some degree, you're putting yourself at a disadvantage. If this is your career, you want every leg up you can get (within reason) just like a normal career.
@@jonathana.4187 "no"
without providing comparisons to other budget gear.
OP was correct.
As a side note, I'd love for him to do an ABX test with Modi 3 vs any transparent DACs costing 5-10 times as much and see if he can tell which one is which.
Still haven't found any youtube influencers objectively demonstrating that these "differences" are noticeable and can be repeatedly spotted blind.
GRRRRREAT! (To be said in a 'Willie the Gardener' Scottish accent). Really useful video review as I'm helping my oldest son to put together his first wee system. Cheers, Randy! Hope you & your family are well. all the best, G. in Japan (ex-Scotland)
same to you, my friend
I use the Modi+ and Loki+ into my receiver and I'm pretty happy with them. The Loki might be my favorite of the bunch. The USB interface on the Modi is seamless. I can plug in a Mac, PC, Android phone and it just works.
Would you know if it works with an iphone?
Thanks to you Randy, I have two Schiit Modi 3 DACs and I love them. I don't need more. I did buy a Sabaj A10h headphone amp and I use it as a remote volume control. Only 75 bucks.
I use the Bellari EQ in my little system with the Geshelli stack. For me it's more of a fine tune adjustment than anything else. Plus it has two outputs, so one to the Geshelli amp and one to the Bellari HA540MK2 tube amp.
Great video as usual. I'd love to see a Vidar 2 review from you! My audio rack is already full of Schiit and I want more.
That Kenwood in the background really looks great in your videos.
I bought the Schitt Trilogy for myself at Christmas. Very happy with it all. Good review here.
Been running a modi for my PC audio for years now. Love the things that Schiit does
BUDGET system-Audio Bliss - WiiM Mini (Source) -into- Modi+ (DAC) -into- Magni (PreAmp) -into- Ayima A07 (Amp-rolled Sparkos Chips) -feeding- Sony SSCS5 (Speakers) - All based on CheapAudioman video reviews. Inexpensive HiFi ~Thanks Randy!
Schiit is hands down one of the best value for money you can possibly get.
My first separate was the Vidar 1, which I plugged to my Marantz SR7015, immediately noticeable improvement. Now I have a SMSL SU10, plugged in to a Schiit Freya Plus, out to the Vidar and the sound is incredible. I recently borrowed a Parasound Hint 6, a $3,200 integrated, and my Schiit/SMSL combo stood up to it with no problems, and to my taste, it came out on top.
If anyone is looking into the Schiit Freya Plus, I recommend getting the premium matched from Schiit, and adding a 1950s or 1940s RCA 6SN7 tube. I've tried many of the popular combos (sylvania included), but none comes even close.
I had a Sr7400 with a mm9000. Replaced by Saga+ and Vidar 2,and a few smsl ps100's for optical sources. The Marantz was quickly forgotten. It got his ass kicked by the Schiit, big time.
You must go for the quad baconator too. Thumbs-up to product review choice and enjoyable mild pace. How's the speedwoofer test going!?
I bought a closeout Magni 3+, connected to a Modius hooked up to a Marantz SACD player as standalone headphone station. And a Modi+ & Magni 3+ connected to a desktop computer. More Schiit, a Bitfrost 2/64 installed in my stereo system connected to a Cambridge Audio CXC Transport into a Schiit Freya+ 😎
The “Schiit” products remind me of the value products of the late 1970’s and 80’s. Quality plus performance that most people could afford and enjoy. My best example would be Grado phono cartridges, I was using a mid priced moving coil that was sold by GAS (probably made by Denon), wonderful sound until the cantilever collapsed into the body. In the interim I purchased a Grado FTE+1 from Lyle Cartridges in Brooklyn, it was $17. That price to performance ratio to me has never been bettered; but these Schiit products are close. The Vali 3 and Magni Heretic I use are not begging me to replace them.
Always good information here, Thanks
Thanks as always for your time, effort, and great review. No Schitt in my setup, yet, but there is still loads of time to modify and break the bank. 😂
it aint free as a wise man once said. personaly i broke the dam bank on my emotiva pre and power amp. just a working man like everyone else!
I have a “storage unit hi if”. An early 2000s era Harman Kardon 3380 receiver that I used to power outdoor speakers, a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers, a Wharfedale WHD8 Sub, a JVC TD V541 cassette, a TEAC CD P650, and a UTurn turntable. But the sound drastically improved with the Schiit Loki, Modi+ and Bellari SE560 enhancer. These 3 low dollar add in’s make a huge impact. I should be able to avoid spending more money on audio at least until my daughter graduates.
I have a Modi 3 ,Magni Heretic, Loki Mini and the Sys....i have to say i love this stack.makes everything sound so much better and bigger..have my comp and walkman hooked up to it. the Sys lets me switch between them.. buy them all \MM/
I love my Schist stack. I'm using it for a Mac setup and it works great with the Kanto yu2's. I am planning to get another stack for my gaming PC soon.
I plug mine into a power strip and use that as my on off. The Schiit products sound really good and to me sound great when run balanced.
Shoulda talked about the Magni Heresy also. Hope we’ll see a comparison video soon!
Question: I have the cheap bose soundbar and a sb1010 sub. I currently use earc hdmi for soundbar and run optical audio to digital audio converter and then to RCA into sub. Problem is the soundbar and sub are now independent of each other. when I turn sound up it changes sound on sound bar but does not bring sound level up for sub to match. Is there anyway to be able to do control these together?
Schiit rules !!! I'm getting my schiit together. Last week a Lokius EQ. Next week a Freya S, maybe a Freya + ??? Haven't decided yet. Great video Randy, keep them coming. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🍻🍻🤘🤘🤘
I used to listen to music from my phone or laptop through a couple of headphone amps, a Fiio E9 and a Bravo V2. The sound was muddy compared to listening with my Denon home theater amp. I had assumed it was due to the cheap amps I was using. After all, they were about 1/10 of the price of my Denon. I then bought a Modi+. All I can say is wow. What a phenomenal improvement! My non-Denon setup now sounded significantly better than through the Denon. I then added a Schiit Lyr3 and a Wiim Mini to further improve my sound. If you doubt that high end hifi sounds better than standard stereo stuff, it’s worth the $140 for a Modi to discover the difference.
The Lyr 3 is a righteous amplifier. It’s my end-game amp.
I'm looking to get the Modi+ and Magni+ for my PC set up. I also have powered speakers. What would I need in addition (or not) to switch between headphones and powered speakers without having to unplug anything? I was looking at the SYS to toss in for switching, but unsure on how that would work. Thanks for any info!
Thinking about a multi-rig using an EQ. Schitt is almost impossible to get hold of here in the UK but Douk Audio do a similar product and Bellari is rare too. How would the order of system be implemented? PC-DAC-EQ-AMP…..does that sound right?
Luv the Kenwood from JA looks great sitting on the shelf,,,always fun to watch ,,,and yep ,,a good EQ can change a lot ,,,
I've had the Modi + for over a year now being feed by a CD and the RPi streamer. I use the USB from the RPi and the coax out of the CD. Then to the receiver. DAC is much better than that in the CD player (I can bypass the internal DAC). I listen to mostly streaming and rarely switch the Modi+ to the CD input. This is run through a HK receiver, 80 watts per channel to my reworked JBL (xover and cabinet mods and better tweeter) sounds great. I also have a giant Kenwood KR9600 160 watts per channel from the the late 70's someone gave me. I have it in the bedroom. I wish it had that timer Kenwood has. Monster in weight and size. About 60 lbs. Balance and volume pot a little dirty. I tried to clean it tuner cleaner but it is buried in the cabinet and couldn't get to it without disassembling more that I was comfortable with.
I also have a Aiyima T6 pro for a headphone DAC/headphone amp off my laptop. I know you like many of the Aiyima products but never, to the best of my knowledge, reviewed this product and last time i checked not many have. I find it does a great job for a not very big price. I don't recall what i paid for it over a year ago but it was less than $100 for sure.
This made my decision for me. had been looking at the Modi/Magni/Loki stack and wondering if I should do it and then saw this. Done deal, ordering soon.
Been meaning to ask... What DAC is on top of your BEAUTIFUL receiver in the background? I have a Kenwood Eleven II that was recapped and brought back to life! Looking for a great (kinda) budget DAC.
I'm still using an original Modi, and it's still doing a great job after 6-7 years. I also use an old Mani for my phono preamp, and it still kicks butt. I've owned about 7 pieces of Schiit, and never had any problems from any of them.
I have several Schiit components, have always loved them. Listening through a Magni right now, HiFiMan HE400i's. I did have one problem child, a fulla schiit that had a very noisy volume pot from day 1, quieted some with contact cleaner, but it was always scratchy. It's 2 years old, and it failed completely the other day. Just quit. Replacing it with a Epos gsx1000 G2. I was tempted to go with the Hel, except for one desired feature the Schiit Hel doesn't do... there's no output switch. You have to unplug your headphones to pass the signal on to an external speaker amp. The Epos has a button to switch outputs. Seems like a real handy thing to have on your desk.
You are a great insight into this world of hi fi! Thank you
Sounds pretty nice but I'm very happy with my Jds Labs Atom amp+ with a Sennheiser GSX 1000 for a pretty convincing surround sound. All that driving an aria stealth pretty perfect for movies, music and games.
i started out using USB-C with my modi+ but i changed to optical for my PC setup. i like the optical interface MUCH more sounds better works better in my opinion, but the USB-C was incredibly impressive, i have never had a device work so easily on USB out of the box like that, and i am an IT Systems engineer lol
I still rock my JDS labs OL DAC, thing just works. Optical and USB inputs, green front LED, front power button, and little black switch button to select between inputs. Oh, and they manufactured a little Easter egg on the motherboard where you can solder your own DIP switch to select between the AKM built in filters. Probably the best budget DAC ever made, in my opinion.
Not a fan of the newer JDS DACs as they use plastic housings and touch switches over physical buttons.
I really enjoyed this review. When do you think you'll be reviewing the Schitt Rekkr?
Great video Randy , I wonder how miodi against the ifi zen face. Regards mark
I have this exact setup with a SYS. Pretty much end-game for my needs.
Love my Loki+ and Mani 2 Schiit mini stack. My standalone DAC of choice is the Geshelli J2 though.
Is there a good place to buy used audio gear in the DFW (Dallas - Fort Worth) area? How about on line? Besides Ebay...
Great video, always very interesting and useful. One quick question: would it make sense to hook up a Schiit Modi to my Rotel A11Tribune CD player and turn it into a transport?
You already have the cd player. If it doesn't sound bad then why change it. Also if you're going to upgrade consider saving for something you'd think is really special.
WiiM mini, Modi+/Magni stack, Sundara headphones=a pretty darn happy guy. The eq settings with the WiiM are enough for now but I’m a child of the ‘70s so Loki sounds like an attractive addition.
any suggestions for an alternative cheap dac, a lot of the stuff you caver is far less available or cheap in Canada... thanks!
Yes. I have a 10 slider ADC SS-112 and I decided that I dont want it to be an amplifier (as if it doesn't introduce enough noise already) and now I can't listen without it (unless listening to my AKG AK52 headphones *$22 at guitar center*), and EVEN BETTER if you cut 31 hz (most speakers dont go that low) it makes it sound WAY better.
I wish they made these in red, green, and brown so I could truly say this is my hamburger Hi-Fi setup!
I cant seem to find a straight answer anywhere so I'll ask here. For a BT centered setup that will eventually have vinyl added, Do i need Amp (BT capable w built in phono) + Speaker, or DAC + Amp + Speaker🤔
I use an original older Modi DAC hooked up with optical from a bedroom TV into a Loki and then an Asgard amp for headphone tv/movie watching.
I love the Loki on this set up as if watching action movies I can adjust the lows for explosions and the mids to accentuate the dialogue range all while watching at night through headphones and not bothering others in the houshold.
I just ordered another Modi+ which will be on a secondary PC system running into a Valhalla2 headphone amp I already have.
My main Gaming PC I use a HEL2 headphone/dac on that one.
And last but not least my main Headphone listening set up is a Gunjnir DAC into a MJONIR 2 headphone amp.
Yes, I like my Schiit products, that they are mostly made in the U.S.A. by an American company they ship quickly when ordered and are reasonably priced.
And the one time I had an issue sent in for warranty the process was painless and the turn around time from the time shipped to the time repaired and returned was only about two weeks!
From my experiences Schiit makes great products and is a fantastic company to deal with!
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Wow, so misled by the click bate. :'( Why does the new Modi now have a wider sound stage?
Thanks for mentioning what else besides headphones that they will work with. It’s rarely mentioned.
Hi Champ, help me out. I have a ifi NEO iSDS dac/amp I want more amp power what can I add to it?
What would be the next upgrade from an atom stack? I want to be able to EQ the highs because the HD 800s sounds way to sharp it hurts my ears.
how does this compares with another solution from you including the AIYIMA A07 and the AIYIMA A8? thank you
Love the thumbnail of the video; out of all 🤣
So is there one from that brand that has a USB input and output for Speakers and Headphones, no EQ? Thank you.
The main thing I love about these is that they're made in America, I always buy American made stuff when possible if it's good quality.
Does anyone have an issue with their modi causing screeching clipping sounds. It does this connected to my tv now all the time when it used to be intermittent and it does it all the time when connected to my dads Samsung tv. I instead run my tv through my $40 tube pre amp now instead
Don’t know what the issue is
Can you do a review of the Schiit Rekkr? I want to get a desktop speaker amp, and I want to see your opinion
thanks for the info - I'm gonna pair a stack with my HD6xx
Another option which i think is actually slightly superior, at least in my own sound prefrences is the Cambridge Audio Dac Magic 100.
Randy, please review the Aiyima T9 Pro. It's a redesign of the T9 with several improvements and I'm dying to know what you think about it.
agree about difference between current and previous modi versions.
Am so glad to see usb-c finally.
We cant get schiit modi here in the EU. Can you recommend something similar in quality and price?
Found the video very informative, do you use/ recommend a specific RCA cable brand? I bought the Schitt modi and magni as a pair, but am using generic ( cheap ) RCA cables.
I use QED graphite. And a cable from minster between Saga and Vidar.
I have a schiit stack and love it. Modi, Mani, Sys, Loki, Magni. Fluance RT85 with blue, and Sundaras. Im happy but will upgrade. The only thing you dont mention is those POWER SUPPLIES. They’re freakin HUGE, so even with a power strip you can barely get more than 2 on there. Again, I love them but jesus those thing are way too big. What would recommend as an upgrade to this stack and headphones?
I've thought about going with a stack so many times but the Fiios K9 Pro ESS has been so amazing, I don't feel the need. I have it running my powered Kanto desktop speakers, my Focal headphones and my Monolith subwoofer all beautifully.
I have brand new Schiit stack and wish I saved the $150 and got a K5. High gain mode is unnecessary even on Edition XS and the difference in sound quality is so marginal I have to A-B 10x in a row to other devices to hear a difference. It's there but it's subtle and will drive you crazy. My Behringer UMC22 all in one interface is about 85%-90% of the Schiit stack and that thing costs $40. It drives my headphones to adequate volumes and like I said the SQ is too close for comfort.
Just added the Modi 3, a definite improvement. Now on to a Emotiva BassX 7.
when you actually have a cup of coffee and cheapaudioman shows up
I just received my modi multi bit, sounds surreal on vintage system,
ADCOM 5500
ADCOM 500II
JBL L-7
Highly recommended 👌🏻
Can you compare the Schitt stack vs M series Macbook pro default high impedance headphone inputs?
I'm just counting the days until CAM does a Schiit Rekkr review, such a crazy concept... could I really have a "stack" like this for desktop speakers??
Randy your are just as important as Schiit! Absolut great content this time and all the time.
I loved these. For what they cost, they are very much worth it. I started with a MAGNI and a MODI. I then upgraded to the DODI 2 or 3, I think, and the Vali 2; you can tell an improvement, especially with good cans.
I upgraded to a MODIUS and MAGNIUS over a year ago and now I am upgrading the MAGNIUS amp to a MIDGARD and I plan to buy a LOKIUS EQ. With that said, I didn't have to upgrade. I would have been perfectly happy with my previous desktop setup with the MAGNI and MODI. So, if you're on a budget, get these. They're the Schiit!
Schiit Rekkr review please! I need to see how that stacks up against the class D amps Fosi Audio, Aiyma etc.
do you think the Modi+ would be an upgrade bypassing the internal dac in my Audiolab 6000A?
No. Id bet you wouldnt hear a difference. The 6000a DACs are pretty good. I could just barely tell a difference between the Ares2 and the internal DAC on my Bluesound NODE...Sold the Ares
Just wondering if you reviewed the Mani 2 yet?
I wanted to go with Schiit for my first dabble in hifi (to pair with Sundara), but I wanted something around 200 price range and Schiit gets a bit over that to get in EU so I went for Topping DX3 Pro+ from a local retailer.
I too went for the Topping for the same reason.
I also bought a Rotel RDP-980 DAC which only covers 44.1 and 48khz and does not care for USB.
Linked to a raspberry pi or the matching Rotel RDD-980 CD transport it blows the Topping away.
Viva la vintage!
any chance you'll take a look at the schiit rekkr?
i got the modi+ from schitt (their newest one) it is amazing at like 120-140$ (i cant remember what i paid lol) i teamed it with an A07 at first but i went with a08. i like the A08 MUCH more than the 07. Since the A08 has tone control it works way better and i too like the VU meter lol. i think its the perfect desktop/pc setup. i will probably be getting the schitt EQ at some point too.
Since you already have the AO7, just for fun, get yourself a T7 and a pair of GE5670 5 Stars, power the A07 with the A08 brick and have a listen. IMHO much better than the A08.
I like the idea of budget Hi Fi, but it doesn't always seem to be the case. I priced out a pre-amp, monoblock set from Schitt, and found that the amp wouldn't work and I had to upgrade. At the end of the day in $Cdn, I realized that for a couple hundred more, I could buy another Rotel/Monitor Audio combo from a Hi Fi shop, and have a second A11 Tribute in a different room.
Keep in mind that I still didn't have speakers, a source, or a DAC/BT set-up with the Schitt. Yes there are other ways to go but I just couldn't go that way.
I've never owned a external DAC, when I get my tax check, I'm pulling the lever and getting one.
I just got a wimm mini and I want to try a new DAC with it. Thanks CAM ! Awesome video.
Your world will be changed forever 😎
Schiit Modi & tell us what you think you hear LOL - be careful down this rabbit hole, the walls are slippery ... but I am confident you will find musical joy. Just remember DACs don’t need to be changed like underwear.
@@zenithcric1171 I do both once a month 😂
How do you do a DAC with powered Sub?
Hey cheapaudioman, I don't mean to get off topic what what gorgeous 70s/80s receiver lit up in the background is that? It looks like it could be a Sansui or Marantz. I had a hard time focusing, sorry. I can't afford a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge but hey a beauty like that in the background is obtainable perhaps. Aside from that, Schitt Audio is king and the best bang for the buck anyway and you can't go wrong. Thanks for your videos, they are a good constant reality check in my world!
I use my Modi with various CD players and love it. It always blows minds when I tell people I use a CD player with an external DAC lol.
always ?whats a dac? didnt know myself until c a m laid it out for me. another reason to say thanks!
Will Modi+ ES9018 DAC make noticeable difference over CA CXA61’s ES9010 internal DAC?
I’m looking into Loki Mini+ with Modi+ combo to upgrade my WiiM Pro + CXA61 setup.
Current sound is not bad, and WiiM Pro app EQ is good too. But I’m a kid from 90’s and I love to EQ my music with real knobs, hence the Loki+ 😂
I was also wondering how much better external ES9018 DAC would sound in comparison to my internal ES9010.
From what I see, ES9010 is 2-channel, but ES9018 is 8-channel. Not sure if this makes any difference in terms of sound, probably not.
I guess, I’m about to find out 😅
But I would love to hear some thoughts!
An update on the above ☝️
I received Modi+ and Loki mini+ today. I really like the combo! However…
My ears don’t hear any difference between Modi+ Dac ES9018 and internal CA CXA61 ES9010 Dac. No difference whatsoever, same sound same detail. I think it shows how well Cambridge Audio managed to implement the internal Dac in cxa61 amp.
But Loki adds convenient tone control that isn’t available in CXA61. That’s nice and that’s what I wanted. But I was also hoping to hear some noticeable improvements from external Dac… Perhaps a more expensive Dac could provide that technically but now I’m not sure I have the ears to hear the difference.
So I’ll test the combo few more days and then decide if I want to keep it or go back to my current WiiM Pro + CA CXA61 internal Dac setup which gives the same results (to my ears at least).
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Should I get the new Schiit Stack or the Atom 2 stack?
I use a modi as the DAC for my Stax electrostats and love it (USB).
I just bought my first Schiit Stack Magni+/Modi. Yes they are powerful, yes they sound good, and the improvement is slight over my crappy UMC22 $40 interface. They can go much louder with no distortion on all my headsets however (objectively better here). For you all reading this, save the $150 and just get a Fiio K5. I spent $300 on my stack. My DT 770 Pro 80 and Edition XS can't even be turned up all the way in Medium gain without blowing my ears so high is not reeeeally needed.
Oh yeah and my low gain switch doesn't work straight out of the box from Schiit. They offered to replace it and sent a shipping label, but this is super annoying to do on a brand new product which took 5 days to get to me. I think I will just suffer with my low gain mode dead.
How does Modi+ compare with Modi 3+ in terms of sound quality?
What's that Douk Audio EQ you referenced?