Does anyone here have any experience with a Schiit Wyrd "decrapifier" or AudioQuest JitterBug? I'm debating whether to get such a device, or whether it's all snake oil nonsense. I understand the concept of these devices in theory, but wonder how much of a real-world, noticeable difference they will make in my mid-range system (Mimby--> Liquid Carbon --> E-MU Teak).
Any strong opinions one way or another here? Feel free to direct me to a thread that addresses this issue rationally.
I have no experience with either, but I do have experience buying things, trying them out and returning them if I don't think they're worth their price.
I'd suggest getting both and testing them yourself, in your own system and, perhaps even more important, with your own ears.
Does anyone here have any experience with a Schiit Wyrd "decrapifier" or AudioQuest JitterBug? I'm debating whether to get such a device, or whether it's all snake oil nonsense. I understand the concept of these devices in theory, but wonder how much of a real-world, noticeable difference they will make in my mid-range system (Mimby--> Liquid Carbon --> E-MU Teak).
Any strong opinions one way or another here? Feel free to direct me to a thread that addresses this issue rationally.
Wyrd has been a staple in my system for a long time. IMO, it has a subtle but noticeable effect. I tried the Jitterbug too, but couldn't hear a difference. The Uptone Regen is also supposed to be good.
Does anyone here have any experience with a Schiit Wyrd "decrapifier" or AudioQuest JitterBug? I'm debating whether to get such a device, or whether it's all snake oil nonsense. I understand the concept of these devices in theory, but wonder how much of a real-world, noticeable difference they will make in my mid-range system (Mimby--> Liquid Carbon --> E-MU Teak).
Any strong opinions one way or another here? Feel free to direct me to a thread that addresses this issue rationally.
Does anyone here have any experience with a Schiit Wyrd "decrapifier" or AudioQuest JitterBug? I'm debating whether to get such a device, or whether it's all snake oil nonsense. I understand the concept of these devices in theory, but wonder how much of a real-world, noticeable difference they will make in my mid-range system (Mimby--> Liquid Carbon --> E-MU Teak).
Any strong opinions one way or another here? Feel free to direct me to a thread that addresses this issue rationally.
Wyrd has been a staple in my system for a long time. IMO, it has a subtle but noticeable effect. I tried the Jitterbug too, but couldn't hear a difference. The Uptone Regen is also supposed to be good.
Not only that, they're not necessary if your DAC runs a power cable of its own. Only if there's potential interference by running power out of your PC/source.
Not only that, they're not necessary if your DAC runs a power cable of its own. Only if there's potential interference by running power out of your PC/source.
On the other hand, Darko, @Hansotek and @Currawong all have had positive experiences with them. My Mimby is AC-powered, and I don't currently experience any USB noise issues.
Not only that, they're not necessary if your DAC runs a power cable of its own. Only if there's potential interference by running power out of your PC/source.
This is incorrect. The USB cable will carry the power regardless of whether your DAC is USB powered or has it's own independent power supply. If your DAC is wall powered, it still might even use that voltage to power the DAC's USB receiver, otherwise it will sink it. Regardless, many generic USB cables (astoundingly) still run that power down the same line as the data, or they don't adequately shield the two from one another.
This is incorrect. The USB cable will carry the power regardless of whether your DAC is USB powered or has it's own independent power supply. If your DAC is wall powered, it still might even use that voltage to power the DAC's USB receiver, otherwise it will sink it. Regardless, many generic USB cables (astoundingly) still run that power down the same line as the data, or they don't adequately shield the two from one another.
Does anyone here have any experience with a Schiit Wyrd "decrapifier" or AudioQuest JitterBug? I'm debating whether to get such a device, or whether it's all snake oil nonsense. I understand the concept of these devices in theory, but wonder how much of a real-world, noticeable difference they will make in my mid-range system (Mimby--> Liquid Carbon --> E-MU Teak).
Any strong opinions one way or another here? Feel free to direct me to a thread that addresses this issue rationally.
It depends on the DAC in my experience. I didn't think that the Wyrd had any benefit with Schiit's Gen 3 USB. At your gear level, I'd say money would be better spent on a better DAC and not tweaks.
The problem with USB is that the chips generate noise, which can end up affecting the quality of the audio output. USB isn't like S/PDIF, which is just the audio data, but does a lot of negotiation and flow control. Anything that reduces the amount of processing, and thus the noise generated, can have an audible benefit. How much depends on how well this was considered by the designer of a DAC in my experience.
It depends on the DAC in my experience. I didn't think that the Wyrd had any benefit with Schiit's Gen 3 USB. At your gear level, I'd say money would be better spent on a better DAC and not tweaks.
The problem with USB is that the chips generate noise, which can end up affecting the quality of the audio output. USB isn't like S/PDIF, which is just the audio data, but does a lot of negotiation and flow control. Anything that reduces the amount of processing, and thus the noise generated, can have an audible benefit. How much depends on how well this was considered by the designer of a DAC in my experience.
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