Holy Schiit!! Schiit Audio announces $99 headphone amp and $99 DAC

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited January 2013 in Headphones
Wouldn't you like a new headphone amp or DAC for X'mas?

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2012/12/schiit-audio-announce-99-magni-headphone-amplifier-and-99-modi-dac/
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited December 2012
    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....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • gdpeck
    gdpeck Posts: 840
    edited December 2012
    I like that Schiit.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2012
    Did I mention these 2 components are made in the good, old US of A?
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited December 2012
    That Modi is the Schiit for $99! It looks like they're shooting straight at HRT with a USB-powered DAC.
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2012
    I love my Schiit, wish I had a use for these...
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2012
    Man that's the schiit
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited December 2012
    i may get the headphone amp to go with my Bifrost so i can have two schiits.
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited December 2012
    11tsteve wrote: »
    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 :wink: lol
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited December 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Steve I don't give two schiits about what you do :wink: lol
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2012
    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.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited December 2012
    Its a great DAC the bifrost
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited December 2012
    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.
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited December 2012
    Tbone289 wrote: »
    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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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2012
    I can't wait to hear your thoughts as well, considering one of these for my Squeezebox..
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited December 2012
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    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...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited December 2012
    Tbone289 wrote: »
    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...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited December 2012
    I will definitely be adding these two items to my Schiit list.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2012
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    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/i/tim/2012/06/18/09_Logitech_squeezebox_touch_33770453_540x406.JPG

    Wait on second thought, that may just be for input IIRC.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited December 2012
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    USB as well, I believe!

    http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/06/18/09_Logitech_squeezebox_touch_33770453_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 :smile:... Just kidding mang, but thats the pre on my game ending wish list :smile:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited December 2012
    **** Schitt! Way to go!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    edited December 2012
    DSkip wrote: »
    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

    P.S. Bring something to drink 'cause I'll be thirsty
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited December 2012
    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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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited December 2012
    I posted my initial impressions of the Modi here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?140756-Schiit-Modi-99-USB-DAC-in-the-house&p=1856902&viewfull=1#post1856902
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited January 2013
    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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