[Andrew DiMarcangelo]

Is there a manual for the SR1A online? I didn't seem to get one with mine and haven't been able to locate one on Raal's site or in the thread.

Here's the SR1a Preliminary Owner's Manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RpkElt_pGs6GrMlyFGg7l6Pnk8PT2r-C/view?usp=sharing

 

[thomaskong78]

Anyone with the new JOTUNHEIM R with the internal DAC?
Does it also have connections to an external DAC?
If yes, what types of connection options?

Thanks!

If you use digital input, then internal Dac will be used, but with analog input, internal Dac will be bypassed.

 

[paulchiu]

If you use digital input, then internal Dac will be used, but with analog input, internal Dac will be bypassed.

Thanks.
Does the unit comes with any input cables for an external DAC?

 

[P.Car]

No cables come with the unit except a cheap power cord. You can purchase very affordable interconnects on the Schiit website if necessary.

 

[paulchiu]

For those already using the JOTUNHEIM R with built-in DAC

Does adding a premium DAC like Chord DAVE to the JOTUNHEIM R with internal DAC improves the music?

 

[rkw]

Does adding a premium DAC like Chord DAVE to the JOTUNHEIM R with internal DAC improves the music?

The internal DAC is a $200 option. I would hope that the Chord DAVE at over $10,000 is a better DAC. Based on your last few posts, why don't you just get a Jotunheim R without the internal DAC (and save $200)?

 

[paulchiu]

The internal DAC is a $200 option. I would hope that the Chord DAVE at over $10,000 is a better DAC. Based on your last few posts, why don't you just get a Jotunheim R without the internal DAC (and save $200)?

I’m curious if it actually does improves the music.

 

[joseph69]

I’m curious if it actually does improves the music.

This depends if you can hear the difference between DAC's or not?

 

[franz12]

Anyone with the new JOTUNHEIM R with the internal DAC?
Does it also have connections to an external DAC?
If yes, what types of connection options?

Thanks!

Schiit advertises Bifrost as a better option than the internal DAC. Based on their own comments, I would say the internal DAC wouldn't be the best option available out there.

 

[rkw]

I’m curious if it actually does improves the music.

Schiit makes DACs ranging in price from $99 to $2449. The $200 DAC that fits inside the Jotunheim R is towards the lower end of their product line. If you believe that DACs make a difference in sound quality, then you'll probably want something better.

 

[Pale Rider]

This depends if you can hear the difference between DAC's or not?

In fairness to @paulchiu [who obviously has experience with high end DACs], he might also be asking whether the JotR is capable of revealing the differences. There are amps [and headphones], of course, that won't reveal those differences as effectively as others, if at all. My own sense is that the JotR can reveal some of those differences, though I do not believe it is a "statement amp" for the SR1a. It's excellent, better than the buffer/Vidar combination I was using before, but I suspect there is more realism yet that the SR1a could reveal with an even better amplifier. Since RAAL has one in the works, I believe they think so, too. Or at least, they think we're willing to pay to find out.

 

[Ciggavelli]

For the JotR are you all using aftermarket power cables?

Also, I waited to long to order my JotR and now I have to wait until 2/27 for it to ship

 

[thomaskong78]

For the JotR are you all using aftermarket power cables?

Also, I waited to long to order my JotR and now I have to wait until 2/27 for it to ship

Jesus It is back ordered to 2/27.

They must have had run out of parts.

I had considered waiting for post review since I was happy with Sr1a driven by Crown Xls 2502 with fast transient and neutral presentation.

But I pulled the trigger within two hours after hearing news of release out of curiosity.

Now I am very happy with excellent soundstage offered by Jot R.

Jot R also give balanced sound with clean treble and details although it is very small. almost portable.

By the way I am using Analysis Plus power cable and 2 KW isolation transformer (kind of overkill but Kgsshv Carbon amplifier is also connected to it).

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=VjN1SHRiUWYxUGd0dk5qWTVQOEJNNXdMaEZ0RGZB

 

[Kelowna]

In fairness to @paulchiu [who obviously has experience with high end DACs], he might also be asking whether the JotR is capable of revealing the differences. There are amps [and headphones], of course, that won't reveal those differences as effectively as others, if at all. My own sense is that the JotR can reveal some of those differences, though I do not believe it is a "statement amp" for the SR1a. It's excellent, better than the buffer/Vidar combination I was using before, but I suspect there is more realism yet that the SR1a could reveal with an even better amplifier. Since RAAL has one in the works, I believe they think so, too. Or at least, they think we're willing to pay to find out.

It should also be noted that the stock interface box is likely a bottleneck that maxes out the sound potential, regardless of the quality of DAC/amp feeding it. Improving upon this interface has the potential to unleash a massive upgrade in performance from any DAC/amp combo driving the headphones. Something folks should be aware of before giving up on the source gear they ran out and bought to drive their SR1-a headphones.

 

[franz12]

I received Jot R today, and was immediately impressed as soon as I plugged mine into it. WOW