Modi Multibit: Multibit for the masses.

Discussion in 'Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers' started by MrTie, Jul 25, 2016.

  1. Vent

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    I have a friend possibly looking to buy his first DAC and amp. I am recommending the Modi Multibit to him for a DAC; can anyone recommend a good pairing at a price (and footprint) comparable to the Modi Multibit? I was thinking the Magni, the Vali, or something from Garage 1217, but I haven't really spent any time with any of these amps so I'm cautious about recommending them without some input from ya'll.

    Perhaps this should go in the general advice thread but I thought the answers might be helpful to others looking into the Modi Multibit. Thanks.

    Edit: Moby -> Modi Multibit. Is this right? Maybe mods could add the official abbreviation to the title so that we could all get on the same page.
     
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  2. pandather

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    Modi Multbit is the Modi Multibit. It costs $250 plus shipping. Anyways, I don't have the experience most of these guys have but you're going to need to tell us what headphones your friend has for someone to give you any valuable input. :)
     
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    It's a made up term used to indicate that an individual possesses unique listening acuity and experience. e.g. "detail" isn't specific enough and does not have the right audiophile code meaning.

    @Vent There's no official nickname. Call it what you like.
     
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    Vali 2.
     
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    Has anybody compared the Moby to the Emotiva DC-1?

    I am currently using the DC-1, and I find nothing really lacking, but having a low cost multi-bit option makes me want to see what all the fuss is about. I am just not 100% convinced that I shouldn't save my pennies and step up to a Gungnir Multibit or (preferably) a Yggdrasil. However, either of these would be a LONG way off for me.

    Do you all think the Moby would be an upgrade to the Emotiva DC-1, or equally good, but simply a different representation of the music?
     
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    If you are OK with the DC-1 right now and can eventually step up to a Gungnir Multibit or Yggdrasil, just save up and wait until then. Do something like Gungnir Multibit + good SPDIF or USB->SPDIF source for best bang for buck option between the two.
     
  7. ColtMrFire

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    If the Gungnir Multibit/Yggdrasil is a LONG way off no harm in getting the Modi Multibit, as $250 is very little money in the short term. That's assuming you can spare $250 without hurting your finances. At $250 this is a no brainer purchase for a Schiit R2R.
     
  8. Torq

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    Curiosity got the better of me ...

    I ordered the Modi 2 Multi-bit (and a Vali 2 for good measure) and should have it in my sticky paws on Thursday.

    I'm already planning on posting an all-up 8-way* Bifrost comparison a bit later this week, I may just add the Modi Multibit/Momby/Moby to that comparison (either in the initial post, or in a subsequent one) as well. If I was feeling suitably perverse and/or was sufficiently liquored-up, I could even throw them all up against my Yggdrasil.

    *That's original Bifrost, Uber, 4490 and Multi-bit, with both USB Gen 1 and USB Gen 2 boards, and the two necessary (D/S and multi-bit) chassis to run all 8 possible Bifrost combinations.
     
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    I've heard the Bifrost Multibit and the DC-1 but not the Mumby. Bifrost Multibit has better separation and treble timbre but otherwise is worse then the DC-1 and has less features. I agree with @Hands and just save for Yggdrasil for a real upgrade (the Yggdrasil absolutely floored me the best time I heard it fully warmed up) or try a Schiit multi-bit at a meet. The cheaper ones definitely seem to be side grades and more colored.
     
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    Thanks for the input all. I have a feeling that it may be a lateral move compared to my DC-1, but the curiosity of trying multi-bit is hard to resist. LOL!

    Yes, the Gungnir Multibit or Yggdrasil would be a long way off for me, most likely over a year, to be honest. With my current job and financial obligations, my audio purchases have slowed dramatically. Last two things I purchased were the Schiit Vali 2 amp and Senn HD-650. NO regrets on either of those purchases, and my headphone audio setup is better than I would imagine for what I have into my setup...

    Honestly, my main interest in getting a Modi Multibit is to see what the burrito filter is all about, and to see if it is a higher resolution DAC vs my DC-1. By higher resolution, I mean more resolving of detail in the music.

    The Senn HD-650 is said to be highly resolving and great at scaling, so I wonder if my DAC may be the bottleneck in my current configuration. Not that it's bad, but you know...there always seems to be a better system available with that next purchase. :p
     
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    If just for curiousity, I can't blame you, but I don't want you to assume anything of the upper-tier Schiit DACs based on the Modi Multibit. Bifrost Multibit is close enough. Gungnir Multibit when fed with a good USB->SPDIF source (Transient Mk2, Mutec 1.2 or 3+, supposedly Singxer SU-1, etc) is a completely different beast. In fact, getting a good USB->SPDIF converter would probably be a good way to spend your short term money, seeing as how you'll be able to use that with about any DAC and not worry about if the built-in USB input is holding you back (which is will on Gungnir Multibit and I'd argue even down to the Modi Multibit).
     
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    Interesting comment, and food for thought. I suppose I am under the incorrect assumption that the gap between these DACs isn't that large. Your input would lead me to believe the performance gap is fairly wide as you move up the chain. Perhaps I read too many overly enthusiastic posts on another forum, or maybe those users were not experienced with better DACs.

    That's the tough thing with budget gear. Most of the reviewers could be 100% honest with their glowing reviews, but due to lack of experience with higher end gear, they could be overselling its sonic qualities.

    Thanks for your input! :)
     
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    Hello! Sure, we've actually talked about the pi thru PM's and theres a few public comments between us on youtube. It's weird but we independently chose a very similar pic... I'd like to pique his interest on Schiit multibit.
     
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    Hilarious, some rando theta guy!
     
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    Hmm, orderred Modi Multibit last night Fed Ex 2 day (instead of home delivery). Item shipped today (Thursday) and Schiit said I will get it Monday. Huh?

    Trying to figure out the math here...
     
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    Fedex 2 day shipping only counts business days, and it's two days from the day it ships. So if it shipped on a Monday (i.e. was in Fedex's hands on Monday), you'd receive it Wednesday. If it ships on a Thursday, then the two days are Friday and Monday ... weekend-days don't count as part of the two days.
     
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    Thanks for clarifying. Sneaky fine print!

     
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    Very disappointed that @schiit didn't break into the FedEx terminal at LAX that night and insist that FedEx accept the package. What's wrong with you Jason? How dare you send your employees home so they can spend times with their families.
     
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    That would be hilarious if he went that far. But no need. Package shipped today in the afternoon. I was just confused about the timing of delivery with regard to 2 day since I paid extra thinking it would be 2 actual days.. Schiit didn't do anything wrong.
     
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    The confusion comes from the way FedEx Ground and FedEx Home work. FedEx Ground delivers Monday thru Friday. FedEx Home delivers Tuesday thru Saturday. FedEx Ground doesn't deliver on Saturday and FedEx Home doesn't deliver on Monday. Pretty sure FedEx Home does 2nd Day Air so that would have been the way to go. USPS Priority Mail would probably have made it to you on Saturday also. (A couple of weeks ago I ordered my ModiBit Priority Mail but it took 3 days to arrive in NC. Also had a package shipped to me Priority Mail back in June from 125 miles from my house and it also took 3 days to arrive). Even though the USPS Priority Mail label says 2-day it's not guaranteed to be 2 days.
     

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