Reviews by sk3383

sk3383

100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Simply said, it works as advertised
Cons: External AC Adapter/Wall Wart is aesthetically cumbersome but is a necessary evil
Greetings!

I'd like to share my experience with this little device. I will keep things simple and straightforward.

My system:

Locus Design Group Essentia USB Cable-->Wyred 4 Sound Recovery-->Audioquest Dragonfly Red-->Forza Audioworks FWA Claire-->Woo Audio WA7tp-->Beyerdynamic T1.2 OR Sennheiser HD650 (both w/ Forza Audioworks Noir Hybrid HPC)

Outline:

I have a pretty decent media computer that I built a few years back. It has numerous hard drives, intake and exhaust fans, power supply, etc. Not sure if those moving parts cause or contribute to the problem; but its worth noting there is a fair amount of background noise when listening to USB audio on my media pc.

The AQ Jitterbug never impressed me. I couldn't hear a significant difference with it plugged in. Had no desire to A/B it either. I figured it was doing its job. I paid money for this thing, it has to be working, it must be working, right?! The AQ Jitterbug did not completely remove the hiss and hum during quiet passages/segments.

I purchased the W4S Recovery out of cheer curiosity. I wondered if it could do a better job at eliminating the background noise that had been troubling me.

Disclaimer:

I do not subscribe to dissecting audio equipment using superfluous terminology (ie. Bright, Dark, Thick, etc.)

Results:

Immediately upon unboxing the unit I began by starting a direct comparison between the AQ Jitterbug and the W4S Recovery.

Didn't take long to compare. Once I plugged in the W4S Recovery the Jitterbug got benched.

When I substituted the W4S Recovery for the AQ Jitterbug it was immediately apparent that something had changed. The background is noticeably quieter!

Additionally, the higher octaves are less fatiguing. No "break-in" was required to hear the differences. There was immediate improvement. Little to no audible background noise remained. Also, I discovered I was listening at louder volumes for longer periods of time before encountering ear fatigue.

Conclusion:

As the titled stated, I was pleasantly surprised with the considerable improvements this device made to my system. Music was more enjoyable and I was listening longer and louder than before. What better compliment could there be?!!
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thatonenoob
thatonenoob
While I understand that audio terminology can be quite confusing at times,  "authentic" and generally better make it hard to understand what this device has done.  Also, in my 2 c, it'd be helpful to have a couple of measurements there if we're skipping the subjective entirely.
sk3383
sk3383
@thatonenoob
 
I do not find audio terminology confusing, rather people interpret things differently so I abstain from including them in my review(s).
 
I agree, measurements would be a welcomed addition, however specs do not always tell the story of how a particular piece of gear will perform in your system.
 
I am not the type of person to exaggerate or embellish the facts. After considering your constructive criticisms I have removed that statement from my review. 
 
Subjectively speaking, I believe I clearly outlined the improvements in a way that is both honest and helpful for the broad audience which resides here on forums.
pataburd
pataburd
The W4S Recovery and the USB Disruptor are the two best bang-for-the-buck devices I have used in my digital chain. Together, their effects are additive.
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