Concept357
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Aw man. It's acting up again! My computer thinks it's a bravo-x again!
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
I'm running it out a laptop (with the USB isolator, though not strictly needed)
Hi, can you comment on just the sound quality of the U2 vs. the U2 + USB isolator? Trying to decide if the $30 USB isolator is worth it.
Thanks!
I wrote the following for another Head-Fier in a PM exchange. Hope it helps.
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I know it's possibly a dead thread but I was wondering if anybody had used a Sabre u2 and a Schiit Modi and if so which is better or if it is worth the price difference. Thanks
Thanks to the Post Office's efficient transit the U2 DAC and USB Isolator arrived today, 1 business day after being shipped.
I have just hooked them up to a laptop as an initial test. Everything is working, a good start. Output is to a Fiio E11K amp (a nice piece for its price) and Senn HD600's. There will be other amps and 'phones for analysis.
At the outset, I can say that the USB isolator does improve things noticeably. Of course this is on a probably noisy laptop with a crummy power supply.
I want things to break in for a few hours at least before I report any initial opinions.
More later.