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#6 in Sound Cards

Schiit Modi 3E

Name: Schiit Modi 3E
Brand: Schiit
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Schiit

$99.00 – $119.00

Audiophile USB DAC with AKM AK4493S chip delivering reference-quality stereo output via RCA connections for external amplifiers and powered speakers. Made in the USA with a minimalist no-frills approach.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.1

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.1

Availability

9.1

Pros

Reference-quality DAC
Made in USA
Clean minimalist design

Cons

No headphone jack, DAC only
Requires external amplifier

Don't buy this if…

This is a DAC only with no headphone amplifier; you need a separate amp like the Schiit Magni or powered speakers.

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Schiit Modi 3E

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