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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
.. may also have an EITR for sale this week. I'm ABing a new DDC, per my emo needs to spend more $ on gear.- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Singxer SU-1 Owners
so i just picked up a used SU-1 Kitsune- made in 2018- model.. firmware V2.20.2018 version. Is there a firmware update? I have an Audio Mirror Tubadour II, not the current III SE model but guessing it's similar.. in looking at the "switch settings" doc, kind of seems like only 7-10 are in...- monadnock
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
i have the 'occurrences' of stopping audio.. wasn't aware the EITR was causing it. i thought my streamer was puking up. it doesn't happen often but now your post has me thinking. currently, my non-amp gear is running through a Blue Circle Thingee 6 outlet conditioner, which may be delivering...- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
has anyone reversed the set up with their EITR and run into the coax and out from the USB?- monadnock
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
I do not sure low sales was the reason they cancelled it.. by setting that price point above, I was suggesting that they make a higher end DDC, competitive with Denafrips, Singxer Kitsune maybe even Innuous.. not re-releasing a low end, get it done unit like the EITR. most of my issues with...- monadnock
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
i disagree.. modded kitsune singxers go for a higher price than most of their product line up.. i'm not a fan of schiit DACs until you get to Gumby and I sold mine, have a better one, imo. I'd like to try a Yaggy but only the newest model.. and// $2500. my preamp is better than the their...- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
good info.. thanks for the fact check and good suggestions. I priced those options out and think it prob just makes sense to sell EITR and get the Sonore UltraDigital or something else rather than spending more money on the EITR.. i still think Schiit is dropping/ missing the ball/ boat here...- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
I really like to see Schiit re-enter the DDC market.. it's compacted w chinese units that cost more than most of the Schiit line up.. just for clean power.. Schiit really, really missing the boat here- can't understand why they ditched the EITR either. one of the worst moves..- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
is anyone using an external linear power supply w EITR? i've been using wall wort.. have been thinking about selling and getting something else.. nicer than EITR too. sbooster makes a 5-6v unit.. not cheap but the uptick that the Sbooster gives to my Lumin streamer is noticeable.. compared to...- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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MHDT question- differences between Orchid and Istanbul
Outside of the obvious listed specs listed on the site, is there a level change in the quality of components between the two DACs or what justifies the plus $150 price tag? Has any one heard both here? If so, can you give some impressions? I wanted the Orchid originally and missed out on a...- monadnock
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
been going through and around about spdif converters.. looked at Singxer U1 and 2, the Kitsune versions.. how the test sites say these units are useless, how I put them into my system and hear audible 'improvements' between using and not using them.. feels like we're just pushing the ball around...- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion
I'm confused, the SMS-200 is a streamer.. the EITR is just a USB to coax unit. Are you saying that a boosted EITR makes it close to comparable, with using a streamer? I find that hard to believe but maybe, depending on your system.- monadnock
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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the best dac for 2k
I saw teh DB Audio Labs Tranquility is coming out w an SE model.. maybe I'm bad at the webs but I can't find their website.. the only one http://www.dbaudiolabs.com/ found on a forum post, loads but just says 'page ok'.. meh? is this my internets? Maybe I'm not getting to all the nets.- monadnock
- Post #118
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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the best dac for 2k
Audio Mirror is a few hours from me.. very near some big Altec multicell horns that I've been chatting with the seller about trading gear for. Wonder if I call the AM owner and set some time up to come by and listen. A few folk I know and 'agree with' ;D about sound have them and said they're...- monadnock
- Post #117
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the best dac for 2k
the real problem w computer to DAC is that PC are a crap source for audio.. we spend all this money on gear, the perfect tube or DAC chip from 1992 or whatever and then feed the DAC and sound chain w junk source (PC, mac mini, Pi >> to a lesser extent) expecting it to do all the heavy lifting...- monadnock
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components