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  1. 12-12-2012 05:13 PM #1
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    Default Holy Schiit!! Schiit Audio announces $99 headphone amp and $99 DAC

    Wouldn't you like a new headphone amp or DAC for X'mas?

    http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/20...d-99-modi-dac/
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    I concur, HOLY CRAP...

    And of course right after I get my hi-fi work system build for something like this they come out with these lol...

    Oh well my Audio GD NFB-3 aint going nowhere and if nothing else I might get that DAC and a Vahalla tube amp for work....
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  3. 12-12-2012 05:17 PM #3
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    I like that Schiit.
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  4. 12-12-2012 05:18 PM #4
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    Did I mention these 2 components are made in the good, old US of A?
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  5. 12-12-2012 05:46 PM #5
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    That Modi is the Schiit for $99! It looks like they're shooting straight at HRT with a USB-powered DAC.
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  6. 12-12-2012 05:48 PM #6
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    I love my Schiit, wish I had a use for these...
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  7. 12-12-2012 06:26 PM #7
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    Man that's the schiit
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  8. 12-12-2012 07:49 PM #8
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    i may get the headphone amp to go with my Bifrost so i can have two schiits.
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  9. 12-12-2012 08:34 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 11tsteve View Post
    i may get the headphone amp to go with my Bifrost so i can have two schiits.
    Steve I don't give two schiits about what you do lol
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  10. 12-12-2012 08:57 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by EndersShadow View Post
    Steve I don't give two schiits about what you do lol
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  11. 12-12-2012 09:02 PM #11
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    This thread wouldn't be nearly as long as it is if people weren't making fun of Schiit's name.

    I guess people just have Schiit to say.

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    Its a great DAC the bifrost
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  13. 12-13-2012 11:17 AM #13
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    I just ordered the Modi DAC. I will be comparing it directly to an HRT Music Streamer II, which I figure is the closest competitor spec-wise to the $99 Modi at $149. I'll also compare it to a MF VDAC-II, which is closer to the Bifrost's price/performance league.

    I will post my impressions here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tbone289 View Post
    I just ordered the Modi DAC. I will be comparing it directly to an HRT Music Streamer II, which I figure is the closest competitor spec-wise to the $99 Modi at $149. I'll also compare it to a MF VDAC-II, which is closer to the Bifrost's price/performance league.

    I will post my impressions here.
    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I nearly ordered a Modi last night.
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  15. 12-13-2012 11:23 AM #15
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    I can't wait to hear your thoughts as well, considering one of these for my Squeezebox..
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  16. 12-13-2012 11:35 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by codyc1ark View Post
    I can't wait to hear your thoughts as well, considering one of these for my Squeezebox..
    It won't work will it? It looks to only have USB in like the HRT music streamer, and the SB only has digital optical or coax outputs right? Otherwise I would be tempted to do the same...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tbone289 View Post
    I just ordered the Modi DAC. I will be comparing it directly to an HRT Music Streamer II, which I figure is the closest competitor spec-wise to the $99 Modi at $149. I'll also compare it to a MF VDAC-II, which is closer to the Bifrost's price/performance league.

    I will post my impressions here.
    I thought about doing the same thing, but now I will wait until I read your feedback...
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  18. 12-13-2012 11:40 AM #18
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    I will definitely be adding these two items to my Schiit list.
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  19. 12-13-2012 12:05 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by rooftop59 View Post
    It won't work will it? It looks to only have USB in like the HRT music streamer, and the SB only has digital optical or coax outputs right? Otherwise I would be tempted to do the same...
    USB as well, I believe!

    http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d...53_540x406.JPG

    Wait on second thought, that may just be for input IIRC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by codyc1ark View Post
    USB as well, I believe!

    http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d...53_540x406.JPG

    Wait on second thought, that may just be for input IIRC.
    Yes the USB on the Squeezebox is for like a flash drive/external drive.

    You need to just suck it up and get a Benchmark DAC1 HDR and be done with it ... Just kidding mang, but thats the pre on my game ending wish list
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    Sh!t Schitt! Way to go!
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    I should be getting one for Christmas from the folks. We will see how it works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSkip View Post
    I should be getting one for Christmas from the folks. We will see how it works.
    Good...put it in your pocket and bring it to LSAF

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    Just placed my order for them. Trying out some headphone audio for a bit. Will be using Sennheiser HD380's and HD 598s and possibly a pair of AKG A550
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    Interested in the review
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    I posted my initial impressions of the Modi here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/show...=1#post1856902
    2.1: Musical Fidelity V-DACII>Yaqin MC-10L w/SED =C= EL34, Voskhod 6N1P-EV>polkaudio RT25i, PSW202

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    hmm, so far the sound tends to be a little on the bright side for me. Not sure if its the DAC or the amp. While its better than the DAC of my computer its not the final chapter in what I would be looking for.

    I'm getting a pair of HD600's here tomorrow or Thursday and will be able to listen some more. Will also try out the tube stage on my other DAC in the main system to see the differences. So far for the price its really not bad. I do have to say I do enjoy the difference it made when listening.
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