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The US$140 asking price is ambitious for a used Schiit Modi 3, sitting right at the 75th percentile of the current market where the median is US$105 and the typical range spans US$75 to US$140 based on 52 recent listings. While the Modi 3 remains a respected entry-level DAC that upgraded the Uber’s digital inputs (S/PDIF COAX and TOSLINK) to the budget tier with a revised power supply, this price leaves little room for negotiation compared to the US$99 original retail or the US$90–US$130 recent eBay sales range.
You are buying a well-regarded, generation-defining DAC that delivers clean conversion and seamless USB/audio interface flexibility, but the timing matters: newer Schiit models have since absorbed similar features, making the Modi 3 a solid choice only if you value its specific input set at a fair price. Since the listing condition is unknown and the price is at the top of the market, verify that all inputs work, the power supply is original, and no accessories are missing before committing; otherwise, wait for a US$105 or lower offer.
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Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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