masqueraid
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Hey folks! I finally upgraded my old portable DAC/Amp, the iBasso Mamba D4, with the Schiit Magni 3. I was planning on continuing to use my D4 as my DAC, but I realized that I would need lots of cabling and adapters to make it all work, and I'm worried about what that might to do sound and noise. (I would need to split the 3.5mm unamped output of the D4 to run to the Magni and to my separate powered speaker, with an adapter to convert the 3.5mm to RCA input for the Magni, or alternatively an RCA to 3.5mm to run the speakers through Magni's preamp outputs.)
I'm considering either the Modi 3 or saving some money and going for preowned or a closeout Modi 2 or Modi 2 Uber. I don't use any other inputs other than USB (I can't get other outputs from my laptop setup). I'm pairing these with my HD650s.
I've run a whole bunch of searches and I'm getting a bit lost in the conversations about this choice. I read through the articles measuring these DACs, but they were mostly focused on comparing to the multibits or to Topping models. Are there notable differences in the measurements or sound profile of the Modi 3, 2, and 2 Uber, and anything particular in their pairing with the HD650s to keep in mind?
Much appreciated!
I'm considering either the Modi 3 or saving some money and going for preowned or a closeout Modi 2 or Modi 2 Uber. I don't use any other inputs other than USB (I can't get other outputs from my laptop setup). I'm pairing these with my HD650s.
I've run a whole bunch of searches and I'm getting a bit lost in the conversations about this choice. I read through the articles measuring these DACs, but they were mostly focused on comparing to the multibits or to Topping models. Are there notable differences in the measurements or sound profile of the Modi 3, 2, and 2 Uber, and anything particular in their pairing with the HD650s to keep in mind?
Much appreciated!