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  1. I'm not against the Magni 2 Uber. But doing the math on all the possible options, the most cost effective option would be to keep what I have and just add one piece to the puzzle. Even better than ordering yet another RCA set and splitters. Reversing the Sys is verified by Schiit as perfectly fine and capable method, and it saves me from having to give away the Sys and lose more money.
  2. I'm gonna go ahead and just keep what I've got, so I'm not taking any loss on re-selling or returning. I ordered a MAGNI 2 (not Uber), and 1 set of RCAs. That will allow my to reverse the SYS (max vol) and connect everything simply and easily. If for some reason that doesn't work, it still leaves me the back-up plan of adding Y-Cables/Splitters. So it seems a win-win for me. Many thanks to: senorx, maximum kahuna, iago, maelob, musicophile, flatmop and audio_elf!!!
  3. I guess this is a turning point in what to do. What's the easiest vs cheapest vs mystery rationale. Keep exactly what I have right now - reverse the SYS functionality - buy a Magni 2 and 1 set of RCAs - done. Keep exactly what I have right now - buy a Magni 2 / Magni 2 Uber and more RCAs / splitters - done. Sell / Return the SYS at a loss - buy a Magni 2 Uber - done. Hmm.
  4. I have read about this on Head-Fi - using the SYS in reverse with the volume knob at max. Just never talked to anyone doing it in practice. If it truly does work, it would allow me to order the Magni 2 model (not Uber), as I wouldn't need the added set of RCAs the Uber version provides. With this set-up in mind: - I would be leaving the SYS on max volume always, never touching the volume control again? - Would the Magni 2s volume control only work for the headphones or would it work for the powered speakers, as well. Because it seems the Magni 2 would be doing what it already can do on it's own. I'm just altering the way the SYS works.
  5. Everything sounds good. I live in Japan, so there's certain headaches involved in this process. I could send back the SYS, but after the shipping / handling / insurance / 15% restocking fee, it's barely worth it. And not sure what I'd get for it here on Yahoo Auction, not much I'm sure. Add in that the AQ splitters are 2.5x the price as in USA, and the cost of another pair of RCA cables, it might end up being cheaper to sell the SYS and order the Magni 2 Uber and can use the same cables as I already have - just swapping out one unit for the other. The one caveat to if the Magni 2 Uber is ok for me is its volume control. When not listening to headphones, can I still use it powered on to control my system's volume, like I can do now with the SYS? I thought I read that when plugging headphones into it, it automatically cuts power to the output, which is what runs into my A5+'s. So it gives me the impression that when no headphones in it, it does control the volume for the speakers, same as the SYS does now.
  6. Apologies around for all involved on this topic, sincerely. I feel lost at times in this connection debacle. The Magni 2 Uber sounds like an easier addition if I sell off the SYS - no additional adaptors or cables to buy. Would the volume control on the front of the Magni 2 Uber still allow me to control the system's volume when not using headphones? That's the reason I bought the SYS (to not use the volume control on the A5+'s). If I can control the system volume when no cans AND the headphone volume with cans from the Magni 2 Uber, then it's a good idea to me. Are there any drawbacks to having the power being branched out in all these directions, since the DAC is bus powered from the iMac? Any advantages/disadvantages to using Y cables over hard splitters? Thanks for your invaluable time, patience and knowledge, Audio_ELF.
  7. I saw this on the AQ website. Is there any benefit to this vs Y cables?
  8. Sorry for the brain malfunction on this. The more I was thinking about it, the more unclear it was. It makes sense now. Thank you.
  9. The system I currently have is already bought and using well. So I don't really want to start scraping components I just bought. Trying to find the easiest way to add the Magni 2 to my system without headaches. Schiit told me the 1 pair of RCAs on the back of the Magni 2 are INPUTS, and must go into a pair of OUTPUTS. I also mentioned to them the the A5+ has a free set of RCA outputs, but they said it would matter on "how" those outputs function, so they were not 100% that it would work. They mentioned using Y Cables to connect the Magni 2 with the Modi 2 and Sys. But I'm not seeing it, myself. Would I use 1 set of Y Cables or 2? What plugs into where/what? I'm not interested in ditching the Sys because I use it often when not using the headphones. I want these two uses to live in harmony - using headphones / not using headphones. I've asked Schiit for a basic "what goes where" with the mention of the Y Cables, but they seem unable to comply.
  10. Honestly, the more thought I've put into it, the more lost I feel. I've heard that I should use 1 RCA Y cable, 2 RCA Y cables, the Magni 2 Uber (which has 1 out/1 in), etc. It's making my brain hurt. Pardon my stupidity, but it leaves me with a few questions: 1) Since the Modi 2 DAC is bus powered by the computer, is there any issue(s) with what seems like taking that power and stretching it thinner (into 2 branches instead of one)? 2) I'm getting totally mixed messages from Schiit with their minimalist replies. They have first mentioned needing Y cables for the Magni 2 (has 1 pair of ins). Then mentioned it not being needed if using the Magni 2 Uber (has 1 pair of ins/1 pair of outs). Then they would all need Y Cables regardless. Then that the Magni 2 would need to connect into the DAC and Pre. And lastly, that the Magni 2 needs to run into an output to work. So I'm lost as to needing 1 or 2 splitter cables, and which plug ends go into which component. Uhg.
  11. Hoping I can get slightly more than a one word answer, as found on Head-Fi, ha ha. I'm in need of some help with adding to my desktop music set-up. 5k iMac -- USB -- Schiit Modi 2 DAC -- RCA -- Schiit SYS Pre -- RCA -- Audioengine A5+. All is well with the above set-up. I have some Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro's collecting dust, and might as well use them. I'm interested in adding a Schiit Magni 2 headphone amp to the above chain. I'm not a full time headphone user - maybe 60/40 in favour of not using. I'm not in need of the Magni 2 to bi-pass/power the A5+ speakers. I'd simply like to have the ability to plug my headphones into the Magni 2 and have it power them, but when not using the headphones, the system remains unchanged from the above (A5+ amp powers its speakers for non-headphone listening). The Magni 2 has 1 set of RCAs. Could I run the Magni 2 via RCA into the SYS Pre's remaining set of unused RCA inputs? Would that allow me to use the Magni 2 to run the headphones and not affect the rest of the system when headphones aren't in use? Or would it be more complicated than that? I asked Schiit, but they were steering me down the path of using an RCA Y cable, and mentioned it would somehow connect the Magni 2 to the Modi 2 and SYS. But it seems to me that perhaps that would be the set-up for having the Magni 2 powering the entire system, including speakers - which I want to avoid. Thanks everyone!!!
  12. I already have a computer-based audio system in play (MBP and CI Audio DAC/PRE/PSU/Monos). What I'm seeking help for is in my home office, where I spend quite a bit of time in front of my 5k iMac. I want to add speakers to it - don't need sky's the limit units - but don't want to go the Logitech route, either. Im interested in a set of solid powered speakers or ones that are a little cheaper and I could add a DAC to. But it's been slim pickings online searching. The best I have come up with are either the KEF X300A's or the AudioEngine A5+'s and adding a Schiit Modi2/SYS to it. Both come out to around the same price where I live. Are there any other options i'm not seeing, and if not, can any of you recommend one over the other? I'm using the computer for work, and listening to music in the background, or sometimes watching movies on it while waiting for an email/call. So I'm not in need of the world's best audio sound or THX certification. Just a solid set of powered speakers, because it would be way overboard for me to be investing in amps and other gear for this. I already have a home theatre set-up and an audio system. Thoughts, ideas?
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