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i disagree.. modded kitsune singxers go for a higher price than most of their product line up..I'd make no sense for Schiit to offer a Unison USB to SPDIF and/or AES standalone converter. Why would they go thru all the trouble and time to develop a whole new USB audio interface and not make it exclusive to Schiit DACs?
I know Schiit is known for going against the grain so I guess we never know. Maybe they will release a Unison-based DDC but it's not likely. If I remember correctly, Jason said they stopped making Eitr because sales weren't that good.
not sure low sales was the reason they cancelled it..Whether or not you like Schiit products, that's a matter of personal taste and preferences. I just don't think that Schiit will sell a DDC for $500-$700, given that Eitr (I think it was originally $200) was cancelled due to low sales.
The Eitr PSU is 6V AC, not DC. Take the advice provided in the manual, and don't use anything else, or you may cause irreparable damage. DC supplied from the SBooster could be fatal.
I do have a suggestion that worked for me though. Depending on your source, you might benefit from upgrading the USB power supply to the Eitr. I have done this in two ways; 1. A dual-head USB cable (one USB B, two USB A) with an upgraded power supply on the 5V power leg, or 2. An iFi Audio iDefender with outboard 5V power supply.
IME, a USB cleaner is helpful too. I use an iPurifier2 with good results. I was not happy with the bare Eitr. The improved USB power and iPurifier made a huge improvement.
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.More updates on my Eitr situation:
1. Am enjoying it!
2. Shifting some stuff to another outlet help reduce occurances of the Eitr blinking and stopping audio. Now at least my house's water heater do not cause this
3. LSR 305 speakers are still causing this issue whenever they are switched on/off
4. Project Ember tube amp also causes this issue only when its SMPS is plugged in/out of the amp. Leaving it plugged in and switching it on/off will not cause the problem
5. Gave another Eitr to my friend who uses a Topping DX7s. It improved that drastically! Also, he did not face any issue, so clearly my issues are due to me somehow (yes I have tested both Eitrs before giving that Eitr away, both Eitrs have same issue on my side but not on his)
6. Appears to me that the Eitr is quite sensitive to bad power (e.g. heavy usage on the circuit, many SMPS etc)?
Not possible.has anyone reversed the set up with their EITR and run into the coax and out from the USB?
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 an uptick in SQ but it didn't help the surprise 'no music' instances.
I have an Eitr between my computer music storage (USB) and my Benchmark DAC (S/PDIF), and then to my preamp and amp and loudspeakers. I've been using Audirvana as the music software. The problem is Audirvana suddenly stops working for no apparent reason after ten minutes or so. I select another tune, and it begins again. Then, after awhile it stops. It also stops when the central a/c in my house clicks on, so the voltage sensitivity suggestion makes sense. But, it stops while the a/c is running, as well.Yeah, seems to me the Eitr is sensitive to such electrical changes but thanks for testing out the "separating other stuff to an audio power conditioner" idea; almost wanted to do that too
Though I must say that as long I keep the Project Ember plugged in (but no need to switch it on 24/7 thankfully) and keep the JBL LSR 305 switched on at all times, there is no problems with the Eitr
Another workaround is to switch the Eitr on only when it is needed and the Eitr should be the last component of your audio chain to be switched on
So in my case, it would be the speakers first, followed by my amp and then the Eitr (my Modi Multibit will be always on due to its multibit nature requiring it to be on standby at all times for best performance)
My suspicion is that the LSR 305 and the Project Ember have delayed start up mechanisms (i.e. you can hear audio only after 30 to 45 seconds from switching on the devices) that do not play nice with the Eitr. It may have something to do with the way they draw in power for this
I tried using iTunes instead of Audirvana with the Eitr, and ... no problem with stopping. The music plays fine, but the quality is iTunes (WAVE files, but iTunes is unsatisfactory).
I hate it when people point out my logical inconsistencies. You're right: WAVE files should sound fine regardless of platform, since they are bit-perfect. But, iTunes doesn't enable any upsampling, as does Audirvana, and I've discovered that I like that subtle difference.iTunes + BitPerfect?