speaking of Schiit

mhardy6647

It appears that they've spiffed up -- or S/PDIF'd up, if you prefer -- their 99 dolla DAC. I figure this is either very interesting or very not interesting; I don't keep up with this stuff, so I am not really sure... but it seemed worthy of mention.

https://darko.audio/2018/09/schiit-introduce-modi-3-dac-still-us99/
http://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1

Clipdat

Skip I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this latest iteration of their Modi DAC, especially knowing what you know now vs. then.

machone

DSkip said:

"Honestly even the Yggdrasil did not suck me in. It's a decent piece for the money but their gear follows more of the traditional hifi sound which is not what I pursue."

Skip, can you try to describe the sound that you pursue versus a traditional hifi sound?

Thanks

Clipdat

@DSkip

codycatalist

DSkip wrote: »

machone wrote: »

DSkip said:

"Honestly even the Yggdrasil did not suck me in. It's a decent piece for the money but their gear follows more of the traditional hifi sound which is not what I pursue."

Skip, can you try to describe the sound that you pursue versus a traditional hifi sound?

Thanks

For me traditional hifi is about pursuing the nth degree of detail at the expense of musicality. I prefer the opposite approach - musicality at the expense of detail. I've always erred to musicality when a choice had to be made as having something that captivates you rather than capturing your attention.

Schiit makes good gear. The models I've heard all lacked some of the life the music should have. The Yggdrasil is a great DAC but it didn't pull me into the music. Images were pinpoint not only in location, but in size. That doesn't engage me. A system needs to have soul and body to it and I've found these to be the missing components in every system I've heard with Schiit in it.

I'm a single-ended tube guy. That should explain quite well what I'm about.

Honestly, the industry is shaping up some though. Musicality and engagement is becoming more paramount for the big boys as chasing the details has about worn out its time.

I find it harder to achieve just that type of sound on a budget. It's what I am chasing and having to piece together one by one and it will take me some serious time to get it all where it needs to be. The fun is the chase though right?!

Soundstage, stereo separation and musicality is what I am looking to focus on.

machone

Thanks Skip...

Detailed sound does catch my attention for a moment but musicality is what draws me into the music and keeps me listening.

ALL212

DSkip wrote: »

I'm a single-ended tube guy. That should explain quite well what I'm about.

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You can “fix” this!