Schiit Eitr impression and USB-SPDIF converters discussion

[thebkt]

I couldn't find this information in the thread so I apologize if this has already been answered multiple times. I am guessing that the Modi 2 multibit does not have gen 5 USB so getting the Eitr would be beneficial. I am creating a stack for my office at work and I have no control over the workstation I am provided which led me to look into the eitr.

Thanks!

Yep, that's correct. The Eitr made a welcome improvement to my Mimby.

 

[soundify]

I’m wondering whether it is possible to user a power bank with the Schiit Eitr to make it transportable? Something like this
https://www.ipoweradd.com/products/...000mah-power-bank-portable-charger-for-laptop

 

[riffrafff]

I’m wondering whether it is possible to user a power bank with the Schiit Eitr to make it transportable? Something like this
https://www.ipoweradd.com/products/...000mah-power-bank-portable-charger-for-laptop

Lithium-ion battery packs are DC. The Eitr needs 6V AC.

 

[soundify]

Thanks for the info

 

[inspectah_deck]

Anyone have a great 30cm or less coax cable suggestion available in EU/Germany?

I use Cordial cables for all my audio gear, but their shortest Coax cable is 1m.

 

[abvolt]

This looks very interesting guess I'll give it a try..

 

[JerryLeeds]

Anyone using a coaxial splitter cable or some type of 'box' to feed different DACs?

 

[abvolt]

Anyone have a great 30cm or less coax cable suggestion available in EU/Germany?

I use Cordial cables for all my audio gear, but their shortest Coax cable is 1m.

I'm using the audioquest carbon it's .75 that's their shortest..

 

[VinylDan1]

About to pull the trigger on the Etir to go with my Modi Multibit and Magni 3. Has anyone found a cable that keeps the stack compact and neat? Right now I am using the PYST cables that Schiit sells that are 6 inches and I like how it fits on my desk under my iMac.

 

[DamageInc77]

I use a very heavy paperweight.

 

[thebkt]

About to pull the trigger on the Etir to go with my Modi Multibit and Magni 3. Has anyone found a cable that keeps the stack compact and neat? Right now I am using the PYST cables that Schiit sells that are 6 inches and I like how it fits on my desk under my iMac.

I got a 1' Blue Jeans SPDIF cable for my Eitr, but only after purchasing it did I learn that you can request shorter lengths eg. 6". The BJC SPDIF has the correct impedance to get the most out of the Eitr (I forget the precise number).

 

[VinylDan1]

I got a 1' Blue Jeans SPDIF cable for my Eitr, but only after purchasing it did I learn that you can request shorter lengths eg. 6". The BJC SPDIF has the correct impedance to get the most out of the Eitr (I forget the precise number).

Nice, I emailed them about it actually, they are my go to cables besides Audioquest when I am on a time crunch. I guess I should get the more flexible one? I plan on putting the Etir right next to the Modi/Magni stack since if it stacked all of them it would be a little too tall under my iMac. I also plan on getting the floor wart to keep things nice and tidy.

 

[riffrafff]

I'm using BJC's Belden 1694A cable, 1 foot. I didn't know shorter lengths were available, at the time. This their "preferred" coax, less flexible than the 1505F, but I don't foresee moving it much. The 1505F might be better, radius-wise, for really short cables.

 

[mbritt]

Nice, I emailed them about it actually, they are my go to cables besides Audioquest when I am on a time crunch. I guess I should get the more flexible one? I plan on putting the Etir right next to the Modi/Magni stack since if it stacked all of them it would be a little too tall under my iMac. I also plan on getting the floor wart to keep things nice and tidy.

I use the modi and the eitr under my iMac with th 6” BJC coax - the stiffer one I think. I used Blutack to stick the Schiit units to the desk next to each other facing forward. Without it the cable pushes them askew.

 

[riffrafff]

I use the modi and the eitr under my iMac with th 6” BJC coax - the stiffer one I think. I used Blutack to stick the Schiit units to the desk next to each other facing forward. Without it the cable pushes them askew.

I just put a rubber band around the cable.