I currently have a CD collection that I brought from home sitting at my dorm and I'd like to invest in a new system. I currently plan on buying a random bluray player from amazon but I'm unsure what I should purchase for DAC, amp, and headphones. I originally had my eyes on a Schitt stack with Modi 3+ and Magni but Modi 3+ is no longer available on the official site. Is Magni still a good option for headphone amp if I don't use Modi 3+ for my DAC? I mostly listen to electronic music (such as IDM, ambient, electro and such), indie rock, shoegaze, and hip hop. What are some recs for headphones, DAC, and amp within my budget?
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Rec for DAC, amp, and headphones for under 400$
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Raindog123
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Modi 3E is the 3+ successor. Add to it a Magni Heresy and HifiMan HE400SE, and you’re all set! 
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It takes 4-6 weeks from Modi 3E to ship and I'm not sure if I have the time to wait..Modi 3E is the 3+ successor. Add to it Magni Heresy and HifiMan 400SE, and you’re all set!
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Also what is the difference between Magni 3 and Heresey?Modi 3E is the 3+ successor. Add to it Magni Heresy and HifiMan 400SE, and you’re all set!
Raindog123
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Time to wait or patience to wait?
According to Schiit, Magni 3+ is all discrete, while Heresy is based on integrated chips…. There also used to be an “IE-Magni“ - a slightly upgraded Heresy - but looks like it‘s not offered anymore either…
According to Schiit, Magni 3+ is all discrete, while Heresy is based on integrated chips…. There also used to be an “IE-Magni“ - a slightly upgraded Heresy - but looks like it‘s not offered anymore either…
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It's a complicated situation but I actually don't have the timeTime to wait or patience to wait?
According to Schiit, Magni 3+ is all discrete, while Heresy is based on integrated chips…. There also used to be an “IE-Magni“ - a slightly upgraded Heresy - but looks like it‘s not offered anymore either…
Based on the difference, why did you recommend Heresy over Magni 3+?
Raindog123
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Because I own Heresy and love it... And per Amir‘s measurements, its SINAD is 119dB (vs Magni 3+’s 104).
Plus, it comes in black (with red sides) to match my black Modi 3.
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hahaha I guess that's a good enough reason. So which DAC would you recommend if Schiit is out of the question?
Raindog123
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I am a wrong person to recommend Modi alternatives — as I own three of those and got rid of everything else. But there are definitely other highly regarded “$100-class” options — hopefully the ASR folks will chip in shortly. And you can do some search here too…
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twsecrest
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Have you considered making FLAC (or mp3s) audio files, from your CDs and load them on to a DAP (Digital Audio Player).
You can then plug the headphones directly into the DAP.
JSmith
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This measures well and is in the same price range;
Topping D10s USB DAC and Bridge Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping D10s USB DAC and S/PDIF plus Toslink bridge. It was kindly sent to me by the company for testing. The D10s has a retail cost of US $99. Let me start by confessing that the original D10 was one of my favorites with its cute orange...
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JSmith
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I've been advised by a lot of people just to burn my disks but I'm still adamant about the feeling of a physical medium lol
twsecrest
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Cool, you want to listen from the CD
A Schiit Fulla 4 DAC/amp ($109) comes with an optical input.
So any old DVD player, with an optical output would do the job.
Using a cheaper DAC/amp, leaves more in your budget for headphones
Raindog123
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Schiit Magni 3+ and Heresy Headphone Amp Reviews
This is a review, detailed measurements and comparison of Schiit Magni 3+ and Heresy Headphone Amplifiers. It was kindly sent to me by the company. They both cost US $99 plus shipping from Schiit. The Magni 3+ is a discrete amplifier implementation whereas the Heresy uses integrated circuits...
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