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100% Op-Amp-Based Headphone AmpGreat condition and barely used. Comes with the power supply.
Compared with a cheap alternative in the same budget, US$90 is a solid buy on this one: it lands below the US$99 median and just under the US$71–US$138 interquartile range’s midpoint, so it reads as fair to mildly favorable rather than a bargain-basement steal. It is not cheap enough to call a true deal in the “grab it now” sense, but it is comfortably in the normal used-market zone for a Modi-class DAC.
The reason it’s worth considering is simple: Schiit’s Modi line has a strong reputation for clean, straightforward USB DAC performance, compact size, and low-fuss integration into a desktop or entry-level hi-fi chain. At this price, the main upside is getting a well-liked, proven digital front end without overpaying, especially if the unit is complete and functionally verified. If the seller can confirm it powers up cleanly, passes signal on all inputs you care about, and includes the needed power/USB cable, it’s a sensible buy.
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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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