Some conclusions to MJ3 matching a bit higher impedance headphones. It was already mentioned by some here and in the reviews that Focal Utopia + MJ3 is not ideal combo, and there are better out there. Still it has sounded not bad at all. Anyway I have tried the MJ3 as preamp for my OTL tube amp...

Biologically and technically. As Rob Watts mentioned from his story to evolve DAC designs, ears are 10% and the rest is our brains, these are capable to distinguish also small and tiny sound transients. That could mean the more we listen to good gear, take it is an exercise, the more we can...

I would even proposed the headphones as the most important element of the signal path, if the man's ears can profit in some way in SQ out of it. And definitely it is not only those 3 things mentioned. I found too many bottlenecks in the signal path and around. In case of MJ3 I used also a...

Audiowise DAC wrap, it is quite effective way of mitigating EMI/RFI and the SQ of the DAC is enhanced so no step back. Overal tuning the signal path is never ending as there are always some bottlenecks, though when sorted out properly , simply magic :)

Maybe some XLR pair of higher level quality is a must as MJ3 is quite capable of revealing sound details :wink: I have also Pangea 9se, though Cardas Clear Cygnus power or even Cardas Clear Beyond / Beyond XL are leap step ahead. Even though Pangea internally uses Cardas wires.

Some test lab setup shots. Forgot to mention that also Cardas Clear Beyond XL power cable was in there. It is an endgame neutrally sounding cable, though an overkill for some. Anyway it really makes the MJ3 to fully shine :wink:

Hi, my impressions after some initial burn in. At first I started with SE RCA input on MJ3 from the TT2 DAC via Hegel P30 preamp, which is A Class with a feedback preamp. It was really nice. Then connected Chord Hugo TT2 straight to MJ3 via famous Cardas Clear Beyond XLR interconnect. The most...

Have you looked at the interconnect or, power cable/PSU upgrade?

Schitt EU did a great job and I want to share my happiness with U here, on Tuesday my order shipped out and 2 days later MJ3 has arrived :) First impressions are fantastic. No coloration of sound, natural and punchy bass. In comparison to my custom OTL valve headamp, more details and clarity...

@centuriones omg, then it looks like I must be so lucky, mine is black version, and just received confirmation, that it gets shipped by DPD.

Hi all, patiently awaiting april, as I placed my order jan 15th at schiit eu and just 2 hours ago the order has got complete :santa:. Hopefully I won't get busy when it finally arrives :wink:, :fingers_crossed:

I am interested

Hi Nick, I also use HMS/TT2 via USB from Lumin U1 and via opto-metalic network conversion, output is Focal Utopia or some outdated micro system regal speakers. Besides Lumin I stream also from Win Roon PC Core. I was just curious right after readin g about oversampling with PGGB. 2...