Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

Is there a way to get Mimir to not use USB for power? I'd like to turn it off via a "smart" plug as part of my Home Assistant goodnight routine, but since it's plugged into USB the lights still shine in my face..

Nope, just the switch in the back.
As soon as the wall wart's power goes away, the circuit switches over to USB power. And it's entirely done through the circuitry itself, not firmware.
Depending on your source, you might be able to configure it to not supply any power to the connected USB device, but that's usually not a thing you have any control over with most operating systems.
You could also put a powered USB Hub between your source and Mimir and switch off power to that USB hub when you remove Mimir's power. That way both supplies go down and Mimir switches off.

 

[riffrafff]

@ArmchairPhilosopher What triggers the protection circuit in the Valhalla 3? Is it just current, or something more sophisticated?

 

[docBliny]

It should’ve come with a wall wart.

It does and that's the power I'm turning off. However, since Mimir is plugged into a Raspberry Pi, it switches to pulling power from that and stays on.

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

@ArmchairPhilosopher What triggers the protection circuit in the Valhalla 3? Is it just current, or something more sophisticated?

Please contact support if you think your Valhalla 3 trips a bit too easily.

 

[Paladin79]

The sooner we (collectively as audiophiles) can instead ask, "Did you enjoy that?" the sooner all this schiit starts to make sense.

A big part of what my local group does is to teach people to listen without knowing brand or price. If a Schiit DAC does well and folks learn after it beat out more costly units ( and they have) then so be it. It also teaches people a small improvement that costs $3,000 more may not be a feasible price to pay. The Stjarna is a fine example of that. IMHO

I do admit I like some brand names better than others but they should indeed have enjoyable sound. One is Latin for craftsmen of sound, another is Italian for first moon.

 

[sixergixer]

I have several versions of DSOTM.

My favourite on CD is an early one with a Harvest label which cost about £5 on eBay!
I much prefer it to a later remaster.

First pressings on vinyl are worth big bucks.
An old friend has one which he bought when it was released in 1973!

I recently bought a 30th anniversary remaster on vinyl which some think gets close to the first pressing at a fraction of the cost.
https://www.discogs.com/release/13252979-Pink-Floyd-The-Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon

It was cut from the original analogue master tapes.

I also have a 50th anniversary vinyl pressing which was a lot cheaper and sounds pretty good.
https://www.discogs.com/release/285...SXUy7stjpPtP7cObqib2OJ_bDi9rg8Yfpn19rB0hCnEU5

I appreciate that Floyd have their detractors, but I still regard DSOTM as a timeless classic.

I have rips of the Analog Productions SACD, the 30th Anniversary SACD, and MoFi Gold CD of DSOTM. I haven't A-B'd them back to back enough to declare an outright winner but I LOVE that Gold CD. In fact, all of Pink Floyd on Gold CD just has a certain addictive heft and punch to the sound quality - those Golds have certainly been instrumental in turning my opinion of PF from a fairly negative view to a pretty healthy one. Took most of my life but I'm finally managing to 'get' Pink Floyd.

 

[Adam Balm]

@ArmchairPhilosopher What triggers the protection circuit in the Valhalla 3? Is it just current, or something more sophisticated?

I think it's Marilyn Manson music.

 

[ricksome]

Just back from a yard sale, the widow of an audiophile hosted it. I acquired some early Savoy Brown, Springsteen, and a master recording of Jackson Browne’s The Pretender on vinyl. All records in amazing condition.

Was there any equipment for sale? Good catch on the vinyl !!!

 

[Adam Balm]

Oh my...Mimir.
If only my ears could smile.

 

[sixergixer]

Going to see Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers tonight. Should be a heckuva jam.

 

[Syan25]

Tonights album.

Bernstein and VPO are amazing in the "Jupiter." It has this ease and finesse to it. The contrapuntal nature of the work comes through with clarity and warmth. It's truly a great interpretation.

 

[Paladin79]

Was there any equipment for sale? Good catch on the vinyl !!!

No but I always ask. She sold that after her husband died. He knew Amar Bose and owned Bose 501 speakers. Fortunately my son will take over my audio collection because like this lady, my wife would be lost. Trying to be kind and not too cynical I just said Bose was probably more respected at the time her husband had those speakers.

 

[Ripper2860]

501s were probably my favorite (as in least offensive) Bose speaker. IMHO, YMMV, etc.

 

[MindBreak]

My NOS tubes for the Valhalla 3 arrived early.

 

[docBliny]

Nope, just the switch in the back.
As soon as the wall wart's power goes away, the circuit switches over to USB power. And it's entirely done through the circuitry itself, not firmware.
Depending on your source, you might be able to configure it to not supply any power to the connected USB device, but that's usually not a thing you have any control over with most operating systems.
You could also put a powered USB Hub between your source and Mimir and switch off power to that USB hub when you remove Mimir's power. That way both supplies go down and Mimir switches off.

Thanks,

I tried the only leftover hub I had, but unfortunately that passed the power through even when unplugged (though not fully reliably). I also tried preventing +5V on the USB A side, but Mimir isn't recognized in that state (as it shouldn't).

I'll use some electrical tape for now - Mimir will join several other things in the bedroom to get that treatment.