Modi Multibit: Multibit for the masses.

My FiiO E10K died a few days ago, and after a short period of mourning I realized I need to get a new DAC as soon as possible, since my Staxmas Staxbox of Stax is already in the customs office in this very city.
So with some external help, I ordered a Modi Multibit a few moments ago, since they are apparently amazing. I'm kinda curious to see how floored I'll be in comparison, haha.

 

-60dB is essentially all the way down on Saga's resistor ladder volume control, for example--almost inaudible.

 

Actually have a Modi MB feeding a Jotunheim driving a LCD-4, great sound throw this rig. I´m thinking to upgrade to Gungnir MB... Will be a good upstep?

 

If schiit one-offed a TARDAC I would give it a listen...

 

Guys, linking here (it's kinda buried in the raspberry pi thread) for ideas on modifying the modi case-- it's the i2s in, getting ready to button it up.

http://www.superbestaudiofriends.or...-pi-i2s-to-spdif-hat.1990/page-32#post-101393



recommendation for cleanly cutting, or should I rethink it & route the wires thru holes? Thanks!!!

 

Thanks a lot Marvey. Ordering Gungnir Multibit very soon...

 

Can you elaborate please? Why there is such a difference between SPDIF and USB?

 

All the answers you could want, and more, along with ways to improve USB sound (if you're forced to use it), can be found in the "USB Nervosa ..." thread.

 

Can't look at the USB Nervosa thread is you have a Modi Multibit as it costs less than $1000, so that violates rule #2 of the thread. Damn. I so much wanted to read that thread. Can we get special dispensation to read the USB Nervosa thread if we have a Modi Multibit?

 

Oh ok, I thought there were another raison because of what Allan Marcus has pointed out. But if it performs way above its retail price, I guess it makes sense.

 

Yeah, good 'ole Dremel, my Dad had a lot of good tips to choose from, and good variety of metal files, came out ok I think:

Experimenting w/i2s SB Touch as a source. With jumpers in, back to normal USB functionality.



Just FYI, happy the case isn't butchered too badly and felt the urge to post

 

In your opinion, is the GOV2's Balanced output about as good as the Modi Multibit?

Given that I already have a GOV2 (and could get some TRRS to XLR cables), would there be much of a point in buying the Modi Multibit if I was gonna use an amp with balanced input?

 

The TRRS->XLR cable would be less than buying a Modi Multibit, so why not try that first and see how it sounds?

 

Right now I'm running my GOV2 into a Vali 2, but I'll do that once I actually pick up a Joty. Thanks though, the input's appreciated!

 

Please delete.

 

Personally I don't think it's worth getting a Modi Multibit if you can already run a GOV2 balanced into a Jotunheim. To my ears the two sounded very close, with mostly presentation and voicing differences. At the time I got the Modi Multibit I said that I should either keep it or the GO2a I had, and didn't because I loved how both sounded. Now that the Modi Multibit is in my speaker rig, I'm glad I kept the GO as it sits on my desktop.

 

I'll probably (eventually) end up getting a Gungnir Multibit, so it's good to know that the GOV2 will last me long into the future as a much more portable solution.

 

If you're looking to get a Gungnir Multibit later, then definitely keep what you have and don't worry about a Modi Multibit.