The first set of outputs are a pair of RCA connectors that you can use with an external amp, pre-amp, or receiver. The rear of the device will feature your main ins and outs. The top is relegated to USB, middle to optical(Toslink), and bottom to coaxial. The only other feature here is a switch where you can toggle between the inputs you’re using.

The front of the device houses a single LED light the will illuminate when the MODI is plugged into a source. The build overall is sturdy enough and well put together for the price. I do appreciate the inclusion of rubber tips on the four corners of the device, as they make it easier to rest on your desk, or atop your separate amplifier.

Opening up the MODI will probably just reveal how simple the build of this thing truly is. The screws that keep everything together are visible, making it possible to open up the device and modify it if you’re into that sort of thing. What you get here is a small 5 x 3.5 x 1.25 chassis in a silver coating. I would have liked to see at least an RCA cable included since that’s probably where most of your connections are going to go through, but anything outside of the DAC you’ll need to buy separately. Extra items besides the main unit are limited to a single cable that uses USB-A to micro USB and a small power brick. The Modi 3+ doesn’t offer a ton in the way of accessories and opts to play it as plain as the device itself. I have now tested the MODI 3+ with various amp and headphone combinations, so let’s find out if this $99 DAC is worth the praise. The MODI is a DAC from Schiit, and yes, that is really what they’re called, sounding exactly as it’s spelled. The issue some might run into though is the steep pricing of some of these devices, and the more affordable models, might not provide much in the way of a significantly upgraded sound. Whether that companion is a DAC, Amp, or a hybrid of the two, you’re sure to enhance your listening experience in some way. Certain headphones need a good companion to really meet their true potential.

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