And it's also more than twice the price, which is probably why trading some of Saga+'s RCA ins/outs for balanced (if that would even fit) could be very attractive

I'm really curious to know how it'd go with a Saga+ or Freya+ given those are specifically intended for pre-amping

Some Jot 2 impressions coming from Asgard 3 (Bifrost 2 - Jot 2 - XLR out - Sundaras) - I'm very happy with it so far because it fixed an issue with the A3+Sundara combo which was excessively relaxed/distant midrange in my opinion. Male vocals in particular are now as engaging and present as they...

I'm also very curious about this, not only to add tubes but also because if I were to get one of Schiit's preamps, I'd have remote volume control.

I'd also like to add that the manual does say that you can use both outputs. The way it's phrased makes me think that the only issue should be volume matching

Sundaras, using a custom balanced cable from Periapt. There should be no adapters in the chain at all.

I just noticed an issue when using my Jot 2, if I use either balanced out or SE out, one at a time, both sound as expected, but if I use both at once (two headphones, one through Bal out and another through SE), the SE output starts to distort pretty badly. It goes away if I unplug the XLR out...

Ordered my Jot 2 on 12/29 and it just shipped. Really excited to try it out. On another note, to those who use Paypal to buy your Schiit, have you ever had an issue where you're charged for your order immediately after authorizing payment, but then get charged again the day it ships? I know...

I can vouch for saving and getting an external DAC. I used to use a Modi Multibit, which has an equivalent USB input to the card's, and I remember it was very sensitive to defects with the source you used it with, for example, using it straight from a good PC would be alright, but using it with...

I have a Bifrost 2 and ordered a Jot 2 last week (currently using Asgard 3), do you think it might make a difference to use Bifrost's balanced output instead of the RCAs?

Hello and thanks for taking a look at my help request. I am looking to buy some new open-backed headphones around the $500 price bracket. However, it seems I'll have to make a purchase without trying the headphones because of the place where I live. The few stores with anything related to...

I can confirm what gimmeheadroom says from experience, I own a Creative SoundblasterX AE-5 which is an upgrade from my motherboards DAC+Amp, but still not better-sounding than my Schiit Magni+Modi combo (External DAC and Amp). My PC has it installed but I use it mostly for its extra connectivity...

I have the HD 599s, which have the same impedance (50 ohms) and a lower sound pressure level than the HD 598SR, and they can be driven to full volume with all motherboards I've tried them with. So I would say an amp is totally optional, you would get it mostly for an improvement in sound quality...

I have a similar situation while working from home, but I circumvent the issue by using a dedicated external webcam with a built-in mic. Aesthetics are not important to me while working from home, and I use headphones whenever I can, so I cannot recommend any particular IEMs. However, what I do...

Hi everyone, I've been reading the forums for a while so I figured I would create an account of my own. Like everyone here, I'm a headphone and hi-fi lover. I got into the hobby some months ago, and now I'm committed to assembling a system that excels at both digital and vinyl music. I'm a...