Does anyone know what the Modi3+ mentioned in the Magnius FAQs could be?
Raoulst
Yes, I noticed that ... but didn't dare ask !
Does anyone know what the Modi3+ mentioned in the Magnius FAQs could be?
Raoulst
I like the idea of a new product having an smooth-actioned, precision volume knob & potentiometer. It's the main reason I modified my stock controls on my Vali 2 and Magni 3. I don't understand the appeal of balanced outputs for headphones. I know saying this publicly here might get me some negative (snide-comments) feedback (so please, follow an old Estonian adage... before you reply... take a drink of water... to stop and think).2020, Chapter 11:...{{snip}}...
Aside: yes, Asgard 3 is still holding its price. For now. We’ll continue to keep it there if we can.Aside to the aside: and again, no, Jotunheim is not going away. It’s a truly unique product, the only fully discrete balanced differential amp that’s also affordable and modular…and I think there is space for both it and Magnius in the line....{{snip}}...
There is very little (if any) real world advantage unless your equipment is designed around balanced. A single ended output will sound the same as a balanced output, as long as everything else is the same from what I understand. I just like the bigger plug.I like the idea of a new product having an smooth-actioned, precision volume knob & potentiometer. It's the main reason I modified my stock controls on my Vali 2 and Magni 3. I don't understand the appeal of balanced outputs for headphones. I know saying this publicly here might get me some negative (snide-comments) feedback (so please, follow an old Estonian adage... before you reply... take a drink of water... to stop and think).
Thread: may I have users point me to a comparison chart or external information source for these 2 outputs formats (that's not wikipedia). Specifically, for headphones (not 2-channel [preamp + power amp]). Has a group like the AES or ISO compared these 2 outputs (single ended [SE] versus balanced [XLR])?
Why should I switch my listening rigs from SE (Asgard 2, Magni 3, Vali 2, Fulla 2, Valhalla 2) to (true) XLR (Jotunheim, Mjolnir, Ragnarok, Magnius)?
I am also glad I got a Freya S before they become 'extinct'.Yes, of course, Freya S. Epic fail...
I edited my post, so as to not create confusion. Many thanks for pointing out my blunder.
And again, very glad I was able to grab a Freya S before they became unavailable.
I remember it from John Astin as well, but in the series Night Court, in which he played Judge Harry Stone's father, Buddy (a psychiatric patient). Five points for Gryffindor.I seem to recall that line being regularly spoken by John Astin (Gomez in the original Addams Family show in the '60s) on the quirky '90s TV series The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. which starred cult favorite Bruce Campbell. Of course he might have been quoting someone else. I wouldn't be surprised if Jason was a fan of that show.
As usual, @Jason Stoddard packs quite a bit into his post, so I'll focus on the two bits I clipped above. Amen to the crazy prices in niche hobbies everywhere. My personal threshold is higher than $99, but I am glad the Bifrost is available so I could wade back into the old-fashioned multi-bit pool again. Someday, I swear, I will post some thoughts. I was floored how much difference the Bifrost MB made in my simple system compared to using the analog output of my DAP directly into my head phone amp.It's super-hard to get started when people call $2500 "entry level."
Should we also spend tonnage on the unboxing experience, like the simplicity mongers do?
+1Please don't. I hate throwing out packaging that looks nicer than the product. Put the value in making the products rock solid. In my opinion, Schiit means no fuss, sounds great, simple, reliable.
No snide comments. I've had one pair of headphones, the ZMF Atticus, which benefited obviously from a balanced connection. I've tried it with my other head phones with dubious results. I keep a balanced cable on my HiFiMAN HE-500 so I can use them with my Mjolnir, I don't remember the last time I listened to the SE.I like the idea of a new product having an smooth-actioned, precision volume knob & potentiometer. It's the main reason I modified my stock controls on my Vali 2 and Magni 3. I don't understand the appeal of balanced outputs for headphones. I know saying this publicly here might get me some negative (snide-comments) feedback (so please, follow an old Estonian adage... before you reply... take a drink of water... to stop and think).![]()
Having owned one since it went on sale, it totally makes sense to me. The passive/active/tube option provides flexibility that no other preamp does, regardless of price. And the SQ of the tube stage beats any preamp I've heard. I have it sitting between a tricked-out VPI front end and a pair of Wilsons and in no way do I see the Freya as the weak link. Other than some tube rolling and room treatments, I'm done! ...OK, except for a Loki maxi
It's just such a ridiculous value. If anyone's on the fence, I'd say hop off and (im)patiently wait for yours to be built!
Following on from current naming trends, would that be a Lokidius Maximus?Loki Max.........hang on, we'll see.....
We just had a solar install and that was one of my key concerns. It seems, via my UK colleague, that it used to be the case, but the V2 versoin WILL work without power and internet (it seems it was. a Tesla decision that if it couldn't "call home", it shut off the power!). In the end we just went with panels as power wall(s) more than doubled the cost.I saw a review of the Powerwall somewhere on youtoob and the reviewer stated that his main concern about his purchase was that if the internet went out then Powerwall basically stopped working. He was hoping for something of a "zombie-mode" to keep it operational. I don't know if this was/is true, just something I read.
I've spend some time on the Enphase website and their products look pretty solid.
Or his wife, Constancia Buttocks...........Following on from current naming trends, would that be a Lokidius Maximus?
So Biggus Lokius then?Or his wife, Constancia Buttocks...........
Waaaiitt what? We're gonna need a link to that.Unless I missed them, we haven't seen any car pics from a certain person......
However, there is said person on the Corvette Museum deliveries page standing alongside an attractive young woman and an Elkhart Blue C8.