Schiit Modi 2 Uber.. is it still worth it?

[aoaaron]

I can get a Schiit modi 2 uber and Schiit magni for £80.

Is it worth it or shall I try to get the Schiit modi 3 uber for £110.

I understand my other options around this price range are the topping D10 and Topping D30 but I've just had a Dx3 pro die on me so i'm not sure if i have faith in them anymore.

 

[daftcombo]

Never was, never will be.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...n-of-schiit-modi-2-uber-and-topping-d30.3207/
"A child could tell the difference. "
(Actually children have better hearing.)

Get a Topping D10.

Better have good sound for a few months that bad sound forever.

Wait... Amir finally wrote that they sounded the same, once level-matched. So why not?

 

[aoaaron]

Never was, never will be.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...n-of-schiit-modi-2-uber-and-topping-d30.3207/
"A child could tell the difference. "
(Actually children have better hearing.)

Get a Topping D10.

Better have good sound for a few months that bad sound forever.

Thanks. Any other brands or devices apart from the D10?

 

[blank001]

It's not competitive today, so no. If you plan on using USB, there's the D10 or SDAC for $70-80, or a bit more for the Khadas Tone Board.

 

[aoaaron]

It's not competitive today, so no. If you plan on using USB, there's the D10 or SDAC for $70-80, or a bit more for the Khadas Tone Board.

Thanks. I am planning to use USB, and possibly optical in for another input.

I'm not sure if the Khadas has that.. also tracking down a board and case in the UK is hard.

 

[blank001]

Other oft recommended DACs: Topping D50, SMSL SU-8, and enog2 pro to consider.

 

[aoaaron]

Other oft recommended DACs: Topping D50, SMSL SU-8, and enog2 pro to consider.

Thank you.

How about the:

JDS Labs OL DAC USB and Optical Edition?

 

[daftcombo]

Khadas doesn't have optical in, Topping D10 neither (only out).

 

[bravomail]

Get Modi3. It is reliable (for me), got good measurements, has case, no ESS hump, has 3 inputs. Stackable with Magni 3 (put it under Magni, not on top!!!). The only minus I have is it is always on, there is no off switch/button.