Get the JDS Labs Atom instead of the Magni. I had a Magni 2 Uber and I prefer the Atom (as long as you don't mind the plastic build).

Modi 3 is fine though. They connect with a pair of RCA cables like these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003L1717K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1426706903&sr=8-2&keywords=monoprice+rca&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=416iQd-rgoL&ref=plSrch

similar, but half the length, I use these for my setup

Depends on what your budget is. I'd suggest, within your budget, a Modi Multibit + Magni Uber and you'll have yourself equipment that can power future headphones. If not, you can't go wrong with a Modi 2 + Magni 2 Uber and it's one of the best bang for your buck stack. It'll be a nice improvement over your motherboard's sound card which can carry noise from your video card/power supply/fans.

You'll have to purchase a USB A to B cable as well as as an RCA male to male cable.

USB A to B I purchased:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH11KIK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RCA Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L1717K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also purchase the 6" PYST cable from Schiit for $20. -_-

A USB cable is included, but you'd have to pick up some short RCA cables. https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/

> what cables I would have to buy

that depends on what you are connecting to the Magni 2.

Either you need a

3,5mm to male RCA. This way you can connect the Magni 2 to the line output of a PC or DAC/Amp combo that uses a 3,5mm line out (FiiO E10K)

or you need a

Male to male RCA interconnect cable to connect a dedicated DAC or line out signal from a receiver.

All you need is a set of RCA's from the Dac to Amp and some speaker wire to hook the Wharfedale's to the SA60.

That is about it. If you are not sure about the speaker wire. I have a tutorial

All you need are RCA cables like this one (as an example):

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537640889&sr=8-2&keywords=short+rca

You can pick and choose how long, what brand, or how flexible you want them to be. FYI the ones linked above are kind of stiff, but will get the job done for the given length.

From your computer to your receiver, you can use a 3.5 mm to RCA cable (almost all PCs and receivers), a digital TOSLINK cable (most PCs and most receivers), or some kind of USB DAC and RCA patch cables. Some receivers can connect directly to your PC using USB or wifi or wired network.

From your receiver to your unpowered speakers (no wall power connection), you would use whatever bare wire cables are currently attached to your speakers or 16 gauge or thicker electrical cable. If you are using powered speakers (with wall power connection), those usually take RCA patch cables, although some have bare wire connectors as well.

You don't have to buy expensive cables, or necessarily from Schiit. If you get a Modi2 and Magni2, you'll need a USB cable with an A type connector on one end and a B connector on the other to go from the Modi2 to the computer. Like this.

To connect the Modi2 to the Magni2, you'll need basic RCA cables. Something like this will do.

The ones I've linked are just examples. But there really isn't a need to go overboard on cables.

So you have a cable that looks more like this? Then any old RCA cable should work to connect to the back of your Vali. I feel like most homes (or friends) will have a couple laying around.

Get rid of those cables- they are garbage. The ones that i used are these:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499780378&sr=8-3&keywords=monoprice+rca

Of course choose the proper length. With these i have zero noise n my table. I tried swapping in the original cables and its atrocious. These cables are super cheap and well insulated/shielded. This would be the first thing i would do in your case.

Sure did! works great, very east to use. Been switching the stack between the PS4 optical and the micro usb connector (need a longer cable) on my MacBook pro. Noticeable difference when I'm just using the aux on my mac.

Also @jayfurious

> I remember having to do this setting everytime I unplugged and replugged in the splitter from the dualshock. But I don't have a PS4 anymore, so not sure if the annoyance is still there or they fixed it.

It's still there tolerable though.

Previous setup I was using the Steel Series Arctis 7 for well over a year. At first I was unimpressed following the common theme from a-lot of HD650/HD6XX reviews. Been using them alot recently and now I really can tell the difference in sound signature now. Will try the Arctis 7s in a week or so here to see how much of a difference I notice. I use them for (order from most to least) gaming where I'm still getting used to the soundstage for FPS (ambient/soundtracks in single player game , movies/TV which gave me a-lot more appreciation for them, hearing every detail, and last but certainly not least music; where I find these shine the most IMO LOOOOVED my first listen to Yes - Roundabout. Huge difference when going through that stack rather than my Macbooks aux.

I also have to highly commend Roppmaster's RCA cable recommendation

>RCA cables: https://www.amazon.com/0-5-Foot-RCA-Cable-Pair/dp/B01ALMYOHQ/.

The extension cables were a must for me and a great purchase.

These work so much better than the Monoprice RCA's I originally opted for they were so inflexible they were actually lifting the backside of my Modi 3 into the air. These RCA's are the perfect flexibility for the stack setup. Will post a pic soon.

These: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483470447&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+rca

From the motherboard to the DAC you need a S/PDIF cable. From the DAC to the subwoofer and studio monitors you need RCA male to male cables. Because they each have their own input you will also need a RCA male to dual female adapter, commonly called a Y splitter.

Both the sub and speakers I listed are wall powered, so I have removed the amp recommendation from the list.

https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-105346-1-5-Feet-22AWG-Premium/dp/B003L1717K/ - For the speakers.

https://www.amazon.ca/Monoprice-105348-15-Feet-22AWG-Premium/dp/B003L1AGKO - For the sub.

https://www.amazon.ca/Vanco-AGP3FX-6-Inch-Metal-Adapter/dp/B004M8S06M/ - Y adapter from DAC.

https://www.amazon.ca/Exacon-Digital-Optical-Audio-Toslink/dp/B0051U0PRM/ - From motherboard to DAC.

nope, they are passive speakers. that's why we suggest a SMLS SA-60 with it. you would also need two of these RCA to RCA cables. they don't have to necessarily be those. maybe someone has a better recommendation in the US.

Hmm so RCA phono in and 3.5mm jack out.. The speakers are amped and have a volume control. So you need a phono stage cause all turntables need them to get your analog audio to line level. I assume you're trying to save money so we won't get serious. This Pyle should do the job

https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Phono-Turntable-Preamp-Preamplifier/dp/B004HJ1TTQ

From the pyle you'll want an RCA Male to 3.5mm Female cable. This should do it.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-Stereo-Female-Plated/dp/B003L14XTO

EDIT: OH looks like the Logitech speakers have an RCA input! So you don't need a converter. So this monoprice rca between the phono pre and the Logitech should work. Let me know if I'm wrong, cause if it doesn't have RCA input then you'll be going back to RCA to 3.5mm converter.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K

If you need the RCA interconnect between the turntable and preamp.

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CRA-202DJ-Ground-Stereo-Interconnect/dp/B000PO1H80

Personally I'd get a good integrated like a yamaha, that's more in the direction of best way and hook it up to some nice floorstander towers or bookshelf speakers like Klipsch, Elac, and so on.

Looks like you're gonna want to get an RCA cable like this (red and white on both ends). Run that from the record player to the subwoofer, then run that speaker cable from the two speakers to the subwoofer. This only works because your sub is powered.

Check out /r/zeos for more stuff like this if you need more help/diagrams and stuff. Also, look up the subwoofer crawl and speaker placement guides for getting it to sound as good as possible

PC->modi is USB A->B, modi->magni is RCA

Just need your stamp of approval on this finalised list. I figured get more items and overhaul the whole desk audio setup instead of investing into one single thing.

• Micca MB42x + SA36 Pro2 + Behringer UCA202 + cables ~ Monoprice RCA-RCA + Sewell Banana plug wires (2 of those)
  
  
• SHP 9500 + V-Moda cable
  
  For a grand total of: $304.63 ~= $305
  Good to go?
  

idk about the PYST cable. how long is it? I bought this for my setup and it works great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L1717K/

And yes the valhalla 2 is a great pair with the 650

edit: oh and I just looked. At 6 inches I don't think the Schiit PYST cable would reach. I can take a pic of my setup when I get home so you can see what the spacing is like if you want.

Im using these cables and adapters:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00EL9V5XW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002KL26JA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B003L1717K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But i think that the problem might be that im using a EU plug on my Magni and im currently in Canada (US plug), do you think that the voltage difference would cause this to happen?

The RCA's I'm using from the HU to the MiniDSP 2x4 are these -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DI89IQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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The ones I'm using from the DSP to the amp are these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L1717K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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The Behringer MicrHD HD400 looks interested, although I cannot find anywhere where people have uses it in car audio. The description says that it is for AC current. Have you used it in car audio, which is DC current? I also just noticed it's only 2 channel, is there a 4 channel option? I'm not seeing one. I'd need for channels to run it after the MiniDSP 2x4.

Out of curiosity, how does the second RCA cable you linked compare to this? What advantages does it have?

the SMSL Mini 5 has a great headphone amp but you need a DAC. If you PC has an optical out you can get the FIIO D03K.

Parts list:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JSNM1VQ/
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003L1717K/
and
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005K2TXMO?pc_redir=T1

Or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005K2TXMO/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NMBISBW/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00899BEGI/ (only for mini5)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0087X725S/ (for Mini5, gets very hot)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094A1F3S/ (adhesive for heatsink)

You also need speaker wire.

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L1717K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1426706903&sr=8-2&keywords=monoprice+rca&pi=AC_SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=416iQd-rgoL&ref=plSrch

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

Nope, just the power brick that comes with the magni. No rca cables

Edit: You would need RCA cables like these and a usb cable to go from modi to your PC or source

Schiit has pyst rca cables for $20 plus shipping, but you would also be fine with this

Just a quick question about DAC/amp setup: I just ordered a pair of 6xx's after seeing them discounted on Massdrop and ordered the Magni 3 to go with it. I plan on using my already owned Scarlett Solo as the DAC. For the cables, would I just get one of these? Thanks in advance!

edit: and since both the Solo and the Magni have headphone ports, which one would I connect the headphones to?

www.amazon.com/dp/B003L1717K/ref=cm_sw_r_em_awd_W5dQwbNF48GJQ

I'm on my phone but this should be it

So that speaker system has 3 inputs: 1 RCA (red/white) and 2 headphone jack. With your three devices, assuming your TV has no audio out, you can connect each device via RCA cable, headphone cable, or an adapter for one to the other, to those three inputs on the speaker system, for your cheapest possible solution. So a mix of these cables should do, hopefully? Let us know what you think:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B00NO73MUQ/ref=zg_bs_597566_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=77XCX74SBHRRD7D85Q1V

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-105597-3-Feet-Premium-Stereo/dp/B0094A1F3S/ref=zg_bs_597566_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=77XCX74SBHRRD7D85Q1V

https://www.amazon.com/MOCREO-Splitter-1-Mini-Stereo-Adapter/dp/B015J4OKZW/ref=zg_bs_597546_11?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2Q1JZS2CEWWGYGWWCR6R

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=zg_bs_597546_19?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2Q1JZS2CEWWGYGWWCR6R

EDIT: and here's some extensions also, in case you grab any of the above and they're too short:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-Female-Stereo-Audio/dp/B01CNAUYBY/ref=sr_1_3?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1481742465&sr=1-3&keywords=headphone+extension

https://www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-6-Feet-Cblwhl-Extension-10R1-02206/dp/B000I1GZ0U/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1481742502&sr=1-1&keywords=rca+extension

EDIT 2: Can you send us the brand/model # of your TV so we can check out the inputs/outputs? Thanks!

Did you check Amazon.ca?

6 inch Schiit PYST Pair of 6 inch RCA Cables

Seismic Audio Premium Red 1 Foot Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable (SAPRCA1-RD)

Seismic Audio - SAPRCA1-2 Pack of Premium 1 Foot Dual RCA Male

Seismic Audio Premium Black 1 Foot Dual RCA Male Audio Patch Cable (SAPRCA1-BK)

Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable - Black

AUDIOBLAST 1 Foot RCA Cable Pair HQ-1

CablesOnline 1ft 2-RCA Male to Male Premium Gold-Plated Series

KabelDirekt 3ft, a foot less than Amazon cables.

You'll need 2 or 3 things to do this cheaply.

Most importantly is an optical S/PDIF DAC, the Fiio D3 is among the cheapest and smallest packages available.

http://www.amazon.com/D3-Digital-Converter-Optical-Toslink/dp/B005K2TXMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420920775&sr=8-1&keywords=optical+DAC

That unit comes with the optical Toslink cable you'll need. You also need a stereo RCA cable. Length will depend on your setup, but you probably won't need anything long. Monoprice is a good inexpensive cable supplier.

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=pd_sim_e_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=0D43HPKDVJ2NTMMRYPE0

Now some TVs use a mini-toslink jack for Digital Audio out, it'll have the same size connector as a ⅛" headphone connector. The standard toslink is a pentagon shaped connector usually with a shutter to protect it from dust. If you have the ⅛" mini-toslink you'll also need an adapter such as this, if you have standard the included cable with the Fiio will work.

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-102671-Toslink-Female-Adapter/dp/B001V5HQAU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1420921060&sr=1-2&keywords=mini-toslink

Monoprice 105346 1.5-Feet 22AWG Premium 2 RCA Plug to 2 RCA Plug Cable, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003L1717K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7IL7CbT1NV208

Thats what i have

I just got a UMC204HD and a Schiit Magni 3 from a buddy and have never used something like these before. I have a question regarding what's the difference between these 3 cables when connecting the UMC204HD to the Magni 3.

• Dual RCA to Dual RCA
  
• Dual 1/4 TS to Dual RCA
  
• 1/4 TRS to Dual 1/4 TS
  
  Disregard the lengths I just want to know how these connections differ in regards to quality of sound and how they differ in regards to how the UMC204HD & Magni 3 communicate.

Computer to PT-100 via USB type A cable.

PT-100 Main outputs to Airmotiv inputs via a stereo RCA patch cable

https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=6+inch+rca+cable&qid=1568489347&sprefix=6+inch+rca+&sr=8-3

The Magni 2 just comes with the wall wart. You'll need an RCA to RCA cable to connect the Magni 2 to the Modi 2. Schiit sells these quite expensive ones, but I opted for the cheap Monoprice ones. They'll do the same thing, the Schiit ones are just shorter and maybe have somewhat better build quality. Then you'll need a USB A to B cable to connect the Modi 2 to your computer, again Schiit sells an expensive one, and Monoprice has a cheap one. And that will do it unless you get the Uber version and want to setup speakers.

Sorry about all of the noobie questions.

Are those regular RCA to RCA cables? If so, wouldn't something cheaper like this work?

Just an RCA interconnect for connecting the Modi to the Magni. Schiit sells them, called PYST cables.

Edit: Best get some cheaper ones though, like this one. Just checked and saw the Schiit ones were unnecessarily expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5346

A little longer than the PYST, but a fraction of the price.

Also this, will save space on your desk but $25 (RCA Bridge / Rigid Cross Connect Introprose): http://www.ebay.com/itm/112059511440

oh. yep, male to male RCA and some speaker wire will be needed.

dont get tricked into expensive "fancy" rca's either. for a small distance there wont be much difference.

something like this would be perfect https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1-5ft-Premium-22AWG-Cable/dp/B003L1717K/ref=lp_597546_1_8?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1468903801&sr=1-8

edit: same with speaker wire, dont need expensive stuff just get decent 14 gauge or whatever fits your speaker terminals. and i always put some of these on my speaker wire, cause it makes things much easier if you have to unplug anything. https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Banana-Plugs-Corrosion-Resistant-Gold-Plated/dp/B00JFC9ALE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468903981&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+plugs

so i guess this is fine?

Ok great. I'm going to go with the regular version of both for now, I'll upgrade later on but this is fine for now.

One last question, will this be what I need to attach the two together? Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003L1717K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gS3Iyb83FZMQF