Yes, the USB inputs for all DACs I think (but certainly for Schiit's, including the DAC on the Jot) use a USB-B 2.0 connector. The USB-B 3.0 connector (used on external HD enclosures for example) will NOT fit (they have an extra extension part of the connector that makes it bigger...

Yes agreed - I actually thought that was a bit disingenuous on Centrance's part... they always mentioned it had "balanced outputs", and while it's true technically that doesn't necessarily mean it's a balanced amp, 99% of people would interpret it that way, and they never clarified (until...

  That's interesting, you're the second person who's mentioned that the depth of the soundstage really gets squeezed to be more 2D with the Jot, and both of you have used the HD650s... I wonder if it's specifically the combo with the HD650s, as haven't really heard that feedback from others in...

Big thanks to @bigfatpaulie for hosting a great meet! Truly a wonderful host, and a great group of guys to chat with, and share in this obsessive hobby! In addition to the gear, I also quite enjoyed seeing the different music collections people bring to these meets. Definitely a wide, eclectic...

I know what you mean, and have definitely read through the many threads on here (and other forums) about the benefit (or lack thereof) in high-res over 16bit/44.1khz redbook, in particular the DR range available in 24bit vs 16bit as you point out. I'll admit that a lot of the music I've bought...

That's interesting, more support for a noticeable difference between Mimby/Bimby and the Jot's internal DAC! Ugh, tough decisions...   A big chunk of my music is 24/96 or 24/192 - a bunch of threads on another well-known forum talks about the Mimby/Bimby rounding any bits above 16 (I think...

This might be a bit tricky as using Android phones were always more inconsistent with the HiFi-M8 given it had to use a USB OTG cable (and M8 was really designed for iDevices).   I have a new 2016 MBP (TB3 via USB-C ports only), and I've used a USB-C to 2.0 USB-B cable to connect to the M8...

I'm in the exact same boat as you - planning to get the Jotunheim soon, and want to go multi-bit, but want to go Bifrost for the same form factor (same width, almost the same height). I've also decided I will be going Jotunheim + built-in DAC for now, and then possibly getting a Bimby later on. 

Sweet setup, awesome looking cable. Love those Eidolic connectors.... is that a DHC cable? 

  For what it's worth, I agree with your stance here. This is already looking to be a great turn-out, and while in a perfect world it would be nice if we could be fully "open", that would benefit a very small number of people, while increasing risks for everyone else. It's unfortunate, but I...

Anyone using the Double Helix Cables Molecule Elite cable (4-wire silver/copper hybrid, 4-wire silver, or 8-wire silver)? Have been thinking about these, as a 6ft 4-wire silver occ litz cable is *only* ~$500 for the Ethers, which for me is still in the realm of "doable"   than their Silver...

Thanks for organizing and hosting @bigfatpaulie, looking forward to it! Also definitely looking forward to hearing that Cayin stack! 

  Awesome! Are you buying directly from Schiit? I'd be curious to know how the customs fees end up being if so. Will catch up with you live at the meet.   Also, not sure if you're following the Jotunheim thread, but Mike Moffat from Schiit (baldr) recently dropped a hint that an upgrade to...

Really interested in listening to the Bimby! I've been thinking about getting the Schiit Jotunheim so I could get a balanced out amp (the cable for my MrSpeakers Ether C is balanced w/ 4pin XLR), but been weighing either the internal DAC add-on (dual AK4490 chips) for a bargain $100, or going...

Haha, me too. I probably added it and removed from my cart half a dozen times! I was eyeing the Symbiote Elite though, which unfortunately is a step-function more expensive than those for the normal 2pin IEM connectors...