Opus Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 My Schiit Modi 2 DAC died on Christmas day. I have used it for several years, and have been pleased with it. I think it would be hard to find a better DAC for what I paid for the Modi ($99). But now I'm in the market for a replacement. I'm looking at the Schiit Modi Multbit ($250). I'm interested in thoughts, comments, and recommendations regarding that or other DACs. I want to keep the cost below $300. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 buy another piece of Schiit? I mean if you happened to love it. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetowne Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Modi 3. 99$ You cannot go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Is there a performance difference between the Modi 3 and the Modi Multibit that justifies the price difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadChile Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I have a multibit running off an eitr (from before the unison days...and the mimby still lacks unison to this day) and could tell the difference in a non blind test. Blind? Probably not. I'd go either modi 3+ or the monoprice liquid space dac for the price (I've been shopping as my modi 2 bricked out a few months ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 32 minutes ago, BadChile said: I have a multibit running off an eitr (from before the unison days...and the mimby still lacks unison to this day) and could tell the difference in a non blind test. Blind? Probably not. I'd go either modi 3+ or the monoprice liquid space dac for the price (I've been shopping as my modi 2 bricked out a few months ago). Thanks, it's nice to hear from someone who has experience with both the multibit and the modi 2. I'm leaning towards the Modi 3+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Good feedback on the net regarding the Schiit Modius with the AK4493 chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 13 hours ago, whell said: Good feedback on the net regarding the Schiit Modius with the AK4493 chip. There are several good reviews of the Modius and the Modi3+. From what I have read, the Modius and the Modi3+ sound similar. The biggest difference seems to be the balanced output the Modius has. I don't need the balanced output, so I"m still leaning towards the Modi3+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetowne Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 32 minutes ago, Opus said: There are several good reviews of the Modius and the Modi3+. From what I have read, the Modius and the Modi3+ sound similar. The biggest difference seems to be the balanced output the Modius has. I don't need the balanced output, so I"m still leaning towards the Modi3+. I have both the Modi 3 and the Modius, both great sounding dacs. Save your self a c-note and get the Modi 3+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I appreciate everyone's comments. I ordered a Modi3+. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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