Fully functional and has been very reliable for my needs. It's great. This was mostly because it seemed to sound crisper. One moment, the music would be playing and sounding very good. The Modi 2 Uber also improves on the Modi 2 by offering optical and coax inputs as well as the standard USB ports. The only one of the DACs you mentioned that I have used more than a few hours is the ODAC. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Again, Windows requires drivers. This dac is in good working condition. I just downgraded from the Schiit Modi 2 Uber & Vali 2 combo. I enjoyed the new layers of detail and completeness of the sounds (We're talking 320 Kbps MP3's here). My (average size) hand could cover the entire top of the M2U, that is properly small considering that it's a desktop unit. The Modi Uber is a tiny DAC that really deliver. However, it is a very transportable device. Denon D5000 (closed over-ear headphone, impedance: 25 Ohms), ACS T15 (universal IEM, impedance: 41.5 Ohms). The Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converter. This combo, including the spark, beats the hell out of my old Fiio E10k. Plug Modi 2 Uber into any virtually and you’re ready to go. Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019. Headphone Out/RCA line-Out), DROP + Grace Design Standard DAC Balanced - Digital-to-Analog Converter with Audiophile XLR, USB-B, 3.5mm Stereo Connectivity, Black, FX-Audio DAC-X6 Mini HiFi 2.0 Digital Audio Decoder DAC Input USB/Coaxial/Optical Output RCA/Headphone Amp 24Bit/96KHz DC12V (Black), FiiO Q1 Mark II Native DSD DAC & Amplifier for PC/MobilePhone, Sound BlasterX G6 Hi-Res 130dB 32bit/384kHz Gaming DAC, External USB Sound Card with Xamp Headphone Amp, Dolby Digital, 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound, Sidetone/Speaker Control for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo. Whether you want better sound from your computer, your tablet, your CD player, or many other sources, Modi 2 Uber can handle them all. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019. JavaScript is disabled. Schiit Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber design. What I can say, though, is in comparison to the original Modi, I actually preferred the ODAC. I actually preferred the sound from the Modi 2 Uber than the Bitfrost. First off, I love the sound, and the changes to the soundstage. Enter the Schiit Vali 2. One moment, the music would be playing and sounding very good. I bought this DAC for an old laptop that I refurbished and turned into a digital audio source for my living room listening station. Please try again. Hook it up, and enjoy some gReat music today! Plugging in the M2U to my laptop bypasses the onboard DAC of my laptop and uses the one in the M2U, and the M2U sends a nice and clean analogue signal to an external amp. I use the Magni 2 Uber and Modi 2 Uber in a stack. Please try again. So the M3 was a better value for the money for me. in noRse mytHoLogy, modi Was one oF tHoR’s sons. Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019. This is a steal at the price it is offered, Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019. found the Schiit Modi uber a while back while it was retail at $150, almost bought one but hard to justify as my onboard DAC does a fairly decent job connected to an Emotiva a-100. Pricing is similar, but features may be different with particular tradeoffs. Simple device, simple instructions. i needed a dac to use with new studio monitors i purchased, and i didnt want to break the bank. No caveats for sound. It does what it does really well, and if you need a DAC to solve your computer audio output problems such as noise introduced by the internal components, and if you need/want optical and coaxial input at a $150 price then this is one of the top DAC options for you. Warm, not hot. That’s right—Modi 2 Uber accepts pretty much any input you can throw at it! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. The Modi 2U is a $149 desktop DAC by Schiit Audio. HeRe, modi 2 uBeR is a tiny, FuLL-FeatuRed 24/192 dac. Some audiophiles recommend the newer version (the Modi 3) because it does better on computer tests, but I challenge these people to objectively tell the difference in real life. All rights reserved. Because you sHouLdn’t HaVe to spend a mint FoR gReat sound. There was a problem completing your request. The next, there would be silence as the DAC switched inputs and I had to physically go over to the DAC and cycle through the inputs to get back to the only one in use. I had begun to let my 598's to gather dust. After I replaced my speakers, I noticed that there is something wrong with the mid-range. It wears an aluminum (aluminium for the non-'Murcan types) top over a steel chassis, with an aluminum button at the front of the unit for switching different inputs along with 3 "subdued" white LED indicators on the side to show if it's getting input from USB, Optical, or Coaxial. I think the design is spartan as it lacks any fancy buttons for any additional features, which is in accordance to the general philosophy of this product (probably the whole company as well). Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019. I had really not used the Uber for quite awhile until adding the EITR. Can you describe, more or less, the bass in Modi 2 uber? then it has done it's job, and the M2U has done its job well. I would also recommend that you look at the Magni 2/U amp which pairs great with the Modi 2/U for a complete "stack". Has multiple input methods. Other inputs (Blu-Ray player or my my Oppo transport) don't sound different. Edit: I want to thank my accidental mentor, Inexpensive, Bigger Sound Stage, Highs more clear, Not a huge improvement to my higher end Denon built in DAC except with Airport Express. Maybe the best $100 I've ever spent on my stereo. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. © 2001-2021 Head-Fi.org. Amplifier/preamp The Schiit stack is the best stack currently in the market in relation to the price. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. I'm very sorry if we seem confrontational and aggressive about all this stuff, but it's only because we are very passionate about it, and sometimes take things too personally. I'm torn between this and the modi 2 with just the USB input. Also, if you want to use optical input from your pc, please make sure that it supports SPDIF first, and if it does support SPDIF but doesn't have a Toslink port, you'll need a 3.5mm to Toslink cable instead of a normal Toslink to Toslink cable. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Maybe the Modi2U needs to be paired with a Magni/Vali to sound at its best? An decent alternative to the Modi 2/U would be the ODAC by JDSLabs. But that is just me. Please don't get scared off. So far, I've been slightly smitten with the minimalist, spartan design which still manages to look elegant and pretty (to me anyways). The M2U reproduces audio faithfully, and I can't say more about the sound without talking about the Magni 2 which I have paired my Modi 2U with. The LED indicator is not "subdued" as Schiit calls it, it can actually be quite bright especially in dark rooms, but I didn't find it to be very distracting. My ears are just not good enough to discern the differences and I listen to my Swan M200MKIII's much more. Modi 2 Uber: 16/44.1 to 24/192 via USB. Depending on device, this may be "Schiit Modi," "Schiit Gen 2 USB" or, in the case of older DACs, "Schiit USB Audio Interface." It also has a more sophisticated analog section. And, it’s ready for all sample rates, from 16/44.1 to 24/192. Can't upload on Monday, so I'm doing an early one this time! Something like a meier audio cores rock or jazz, or a schiit asgard 2 would probably be a better match, but then again this is mostly speculations. The M2U measures at 5 x 3.5 x 1.25”, weighing in at 1 lb according to the spec sheet. i've heard people say it hums and adds audible distortion. Toslink Optical input produces 0 noise at any level. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail in a medium flat rate box insured. higher bitrates) you need to install the windows drivers available on Schiit's website. The USB version as it is bus-powered  switches on and off with computer. Overall. Priced at $300, the Schiit stack offers a more affordable way to bring the best out of your current headphone and IEM collection. Not a problem. Laptops are infamous for having terrible audio output, period. And it's a big improvement over the USB input on the Uber. Black background indeed. Disclaimer: Not affiliated to Schiit Audio, nor did they send me anything for free or a review unit etc. These are both in perfect condition, except the rubber feet on the Modi kept falling off so I put replacement feet on it. Prior to the Modi 3, the Modi 2 Uber was going for $150, so when I saw this item going for 69 dollars as a "closeout" I jumped at the opportunity to grab one. Did I mention that it's very small? first, i hate mini usb connnections, and the modi 3 uses them now instead of usb b. i move my stuff a lot, and i have broken quite a few mini usb cables (never the thing being plugged into, thankfully!). At $149, the Modi 2 Uber offers great performance for its price. I will not deny that the sound I get out of my Oppo's has to be the best I've ever heard after getting my Vali 2, competing with my $3,000 5.1 theater (Comprised of Polk Audio and Yamaha amplification). The Modi 2U is a very good, solidly built, entry level DAC which can also be an endgame DAC for many people, with a desk footprint of err well more or less the size of your actual foot, actually. Also, it is really the amp rather than the DAC that influences the sound sig of the audio before the reaches the headphones, but not nearly as much as the headphones themselves, of course. You may also have to select the device separately in the player software you are using in order to get output. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Performancewise, not far off the new Schiit Modius, which is quite good. Many laptop 3.5mm ports introduce hum from the internal electronics and hiss from poorly implemented parts. i was going to buy the newer modi 3, but two things kept me from doing it. I have been using this with a touring show which is no longer continuing and before that i was using it in my desktop headphone system. Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019. Accepts USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs. Switching between the USB and Toslink Optical inputs, I could hear an extremely slight "tss" when using the USB input, but that's only when I'm using my sensitive headphones, have no audio playing through them and have my amp on high gain and with the volume dial maxed out, so basically at death levels, so this is a non-issue as normal humans listen at non-death levels. I upgraded my Sennheiser 598's to Oppo PM-3's. Made in the USA doesn't mean what it used to mean, Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019. My opinion on the Schiit (Yes, this Schiit is Modi 2 legit 2 quit) Modi 2 Uber. USB from Windows 10 Intel NUC computer and optical cable from Samsung TV. I am just another (satisfied paying customer. The output from the laptops headphone jack was horrendously noisy, especially when run through my amp to high impedance headphones. It's very pretty with the satin luster of the brushed aluminum top and the input switch button. The Magni 2 Modi 2’s are both clothed in a brushed metal chassis that is gently curved along the top edge. My system starts with an AudioQuest Cinnamon USB cable from my PC to my Schiit Modi 2, then an AudioQuest Cinnamon RCA analog pair into my Emotiva amp. Step 8: Enjoy your music! Please note that you will need an amp in addition to the M2U, as it is only a standalone DAC. Coming directly from plugging in my headphones directly into the 3.5mm headphone port at the side of my laptop, this thing is great. 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