Schiit Modi 2 vs Modi 3 vs Modi+ vs Modi 5: Every Generation Compared (2026)
Every Schiit Modi generation compared — Modi 2, Modi 3/3+/3E, Modi+, the new Modi 5, and the Multibit branch. Which is …
Jul 6, 2026
Budget-Dac
SMSL SU-1 Review (2026): $79 for an ES9038Q2M DAC
The SMSL SU-1 offers an ES9038Q2M DAC chip for $79. It's barebones, but for a first DAC upgrade, the value proposition …
$74
Mar 17, 2026
Topping E30 II Review (2026): The $99 ES9038Q2M DAC
The Topping E30 II puts an ES9038Q2M DAC chip in a standalone unit for $99. Is this the obvious DAC upgrade for budget …
$129
Mar 17, 2026