[ScubaMan2017]

No VU meters, please.

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[Ableza]

Goes completely against the ethos of the company. It wouldn't be a Schiit product.

Indeed! Here is a proper Schiit VU meter:

 

[tincanear]

for cheap VU meters, why not buy an old cassette deck at a garage sale? or check places that sell used studio gear?

Schiit won't make them because they are an audio company, VU meters are visual which would make them an A-V company.

 

[tincanear]

re VU meters: contact ORT's relatives and see if they would make you a deal.

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

Schiit won't make them because they are an audio company, VU meters are visual which would make them an A-V company.

You can't argue with logic like this



JC

 

[yonson]

For knob visibility, I just put the tip of a Sharpie into the little divot on the volume knob and give a little twist to make sure the ink gets the whole divot. If I ever sell the thing (fat chance…), it’ll come right off.

Or just have the power indicator show through the the knob where the indicator is, would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. It would take a little engineering, but it could be done doing something like light piping etc...

 

[tincanear]

Or just have the power indicator show through the the knob where the indicator is, would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. It would take a little engineering, but it could be done doing something like light piping etc...

or, on the higher tiered (more expensive models) have a color changing power led that tracks the volume pot setting, which would still maintain the minimalist design aesthetic. yes, I know that some competitor's products known for "bells and whistles" have this feature.

 

[Mark-sf]

Speaking of USB connected DACs, ¿does anyone know if M series Fiio DAPs are able to feed Schiit DACs thru an USB connection?

No. The M series has a SPIDF adapter that plugs into its 3.5mm jack to connect to an external DAC. No need for USB conversion.

 

[Brubacca]

Does having a VU meter improve the sound of an amp?

 

[roadcykler]

Does having a VU meter improve the sound of an amp?

As much as having more watts does.

 

[Timster]

As much as having more watts does.

And this one provides both .... and just connects in parallel with your speakers.
I have one. Bought it new in the late 80's so it s a bit beaten up, but still works perfectly. I have it on a list to one day make a new case for it.
You might be surprised if you can get one how feww watts you are really using

 

[Rensek]

re VU meters: contact ORT's relatives and see if they would make you a deal.

Ooof, c'mon now, I think that's a bit uncouth.

Let's have some respect for departed brothers in arms. We needn't be vultures.

Edit - it is possible I took the comment the wrong way, this being the internet and all. As usual it's not what was said, but how it was said (and how it was perceived).

 

[David Aldrich]

The only VU I care about is the vegetation unit.

This is a little pine setup I did today for the patio.

 

[TheTechQ]

Does having a VU meter improve the sound of an amp?

No, but it might help you avoid some situations where your system doesn't sound right. Schiit has a very minimalist design ethos, so a multi-colored LED for signal is probably the most they would want to do:
Off = No Signal
Yellow = Lower signal
Green = Good Range
Red = Overload.

That said, I see no reason to change any Schiit product as a VU meter can be inserted in the signal chain when required.

 

[ahmonge]

No. The M series has a SPIDF adapter that plugs into its 3.5mm jack to connect to an external DAC. No need for USB conversion.

Thanks for your answer. Being a budget model, the M6 hasn’t got a coaxial output, so the only digital output is USB. I’m thinking about a stack with Modius + Asgard 3, using the M6 as a source (a computer is not practical in this case).