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Used in a desktop setup for about 5 years. Non-smoking home. Power supply and box included.
At US$70, this Schiit Audio Modi 3 DAC is a clear bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of US$77 from our ground-truth listings of 31 comparable used units. The median used price is US$120, with the 75th percentile at US$140, so this asking price represents a strong deal for a DAC that still costs US$99 new. You’re paying less than the cheapest recent used sale in our data, which is exceptional for a product that holds value unusually well.
The Modi 3 is widely regarded as the best-sounding entry-level DAC under US$200, offering USB, coaxial, and Toslink inputs with clean 24/192 decoding via the AKM4490 chip. It delivers RCA outputs that easily drive systems costing thousands, and its DC-coupled design ensures stable performance. Since it’s US-made and still in active production, finding one at this price is a rare opportunity—especially if the listing includes the original 5V wall adapter and USB cable, which are standard. No caveats are needed at this price; this is a genuine buying opportunity.
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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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