[Leopanda]

I had a chance to try some USB decrapifier for the R2R-11 a few days ago (Jitterbug, Wyrd, iPurifier2), they make so little impact it was not worth it at all. I'd say if you want an obvious sonic improvement, just go for Eitr. Go big or go home.

Yeah, I'm kinda happy with what I have. So I'll better aim at buying a new pair of headphones for office and outside use, like meze 99 or so.
Just thought that if such a little thing could do a noticeable signal improvement then it's an easy buy.

 

[Renato Fury]

Does this Schiit Eitr really make such a difference or is it a minimal improvement ?

 

[thebkt]

Does this Schiit Eitr really make such a difference or is it a minimal improvement ?

Depending on the quality of your USB connection it can range from massive difference to noticeable but not life altering.

On my particular setup I had no problems at all with USB noise or jitter (that I was aware of), but adding the Eitr further smoothed out treble and revealed details that were missing prior. It is a luxury item among luxury items, but I'll be keeping it in my system indefinitely.

 

[s2kPanda]

Was skeptical of the Eitr at first, but it works. Just makes music sound better.

 

[Leopanda]

Doesn't it make music sound more analytical and less thick, or just cleans high frequencies?

 

[s2kPanda]

Doesn't it make music sound more analytical and less thick, or just cleans high frequencies?

Not more analytical, it adds separation and the detail that was caught up in the mix has more prominence. It's very subtle but its there if you do listen for it. What's already there won't change, the sound does not get leaned out the way say an HD600 or HD800 sounds in the upper frequencies.

 

[iamjaymo]

Not more analytical, it adds separation and the detail that was caught up in the mix has more prominence. It's very subtle but its there if you do listen for it. What's already there won't change, the sound does not get leaned out the way say an HD600 or HD800 sounds in the upper frequencies.

I'll tell you what...this is probably one of the best descriptions of EXACTLY what the Eitr does. A clear and concise description.

 

[JKDJedi]

Does this Schiit Eitr really make such a difference or is it a minimal improvement ?

Seems that it's the thing to get if you go with the R2R. Your mileage may vary.

 

[s2kPanda]

Seems that it's the thing to get if you go with the R2R. Your mileage may vary.

Now just need a 14 gauge power cable and a nice OTL tube amp to pair with it since the solid state amp in it is already amazing.

 

[JKDJedi]

Now just need a 14 gauge power cable and a nice OTL tube amp to pair with it since the solid state amp in it is already amazing.

Wow.. Is that what everybody has here?

 

[s2kPanda]

Wow.. Is that what everybody has here?

Lol more in line with just how do we maximize the crap out of this product that should be way pricier.

 

[JKDJedi]

Lol more in line with just how do we maximize the crap out of this product that should be way pricier.

It can/should be sold at a higher price...lets not tell them! I get it though, you buy this nice video card and still overclock it to get MORE out of it.

 

[s2kPanda]

It can/should be sold at a higher price...lets not tell them! I get it though, you buy this nice video card and still overclock it to get MORE out of it.

Except we can't even buy a nice video card right now without eye-gouging prices or miners swiping up every single one slightly above MSRP. -_-

 

[Renato Fury]

Seems that it's the thing to get if you go with the R2R. Your mileage may vary.

Does this improvement only work with R2R dacs? So would it be useless with NFB 11.28 or other Delta Sigma dacs ?

 

[JKDJedi]

Do it now!

I just did! (better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission) !