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Difference between Schiit Modi Versions

I own a Bifrost Multibit- which I love to bits.
I am putting together a small office stereo system, and need another DAC. The Modi is inexpensive and probably more than enough for my needs.
My question is:
There are 3 iterations of this device. Standard, Uber and Multibit. I emailed Schiit, but they say they don't comment on sound reproduction.
So, I am asking the Agon Community to help clarify the differences between the different models, if possible, and help me make a decision as to which one I should buy.
Thanks Bob
gdnrbob

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georgehifi
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There's only two different dacs, the base Bitfrost which is Delta Sigma based Wolfson  conversion. 
Or the more expensive the Bitfrost Multibit, which as the name implies is Multibit Analog Devices conversion.

There is Bitfrost upgrade cards to old Bitfrost models.
Cheapest again the Delta Sigma 4490 card $100.
The more expensive Multibit AD5547 card at $250
http://schiit.com/products/bifrost

Cheers George
  
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georgehifi
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The Schiit Modi 2 and Uber what what I understand use a Delta Sigma (single bit, Bitstream) type dac. The Modi Multibit as the name implies uses a Multibit dac.

If your playing only PCM (CD, Redbook, or PCM downloads) then the more expensive Multibit option will give the best sounding conversion of it.

From MoJo Music:
" When a PCM (CD, Redbook) file is played on a DSD, Delta Sigma or Bit Stream converter, the DAC chip has to convert the PCM to DSD in real time. This is one of the major reasons people claim DSD sounds better than PCM, when in fact, it is just that the chip in most modern single-bit DACs do a poor job of decoding PCM. "

Cheers George
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