Ableza
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Why would a source device include an input?Based on absolutely nothing said, I'd expect it to have USB in.
Why would a source device include an input?Based on absolutely nothing said, I'd expect it to have USB in.
I gave you a like for the "Pyst-Off" name suggestion. I can't imagine why there would be a need for Schiit to come out with a Hub.
To include multiple sources via one USB out? Wouldn't be the first transport to include USB in, and Schiit's committed to Unison, this would cover computer as source and their transport. I'm merely musing from an ignorant place, but thinking practicallyWhy would a source device include an input?
Why would a source device include an input?
My point exactly.There's a lot of CD players out there that have inputs. After all, there's already a DAC in the box, so it's easy to throw a couple of SPDIF inputs on the back and tout the flexibility.
But this is not a player, it's a transport. No DAC onboard. I see no reason either for there to be an input.
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Tried a 4-port USB switch to be able to connect PC and Raspberry Pi to Yggdrasil. Degrades the sound a lot.Not sure I would use this particular device, but such things exist.
https://plugable.com/products/usb2-switch2/
My ideal small transport that has at least coax out, or optical, in addition to USB. Otherwise, I'll just continue to use a high end old player with digital outs...
There is a small transport on the market for around $500 - I forget the name - and then there's the Cambridge Audio unit for around $350-400. It'll be interesting to see where Schiit lands with the competition.
My "ideal" product would be a small form factor transport that has coax or optical out in addition to USB and would be in a $200-250 price point. I can dream, can't I?
and in answer to whether it will be Bifrost size:...Don't expect the transport to be super-cheap, if that's what you're looking for, though we're not talking car-like prices (like other transports that use some of our mechanicals cost.)...
If you want a small low cost transport in the near term, best to look elsewhere.Not a chance, it won't fit.
Try this one: https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F1U200-4-Port-Switchbox-Device/dp/B00006B5VHTried a 4-port USB switch to be able to connect PC and Raspberry Pi to Yggdrasil. Degrades the sound a lot.
I bought just a cheap one to test, so maybe that's it, but to me this is a no go.
Jason, I'm going to show my ignorance by asking this: With respect to designing a CD player, couldn't you add a transport to either Gungnir or Yggdrasil and end up with a CD player/DAC combo for not much engineering effort?
I wish Reel 2 Reel had a resurgance. It's better than vinyl.
Aaannndd...with respect to Amazon, I don't think they are going to come out of this crisis in a better position. They've taken away one of the primary reasons people purchase from Amazon--rapid shipping--and are attracting huge flak for their employee and business development policies. In addition, it is almost literally impossible to tell where something is coming from (country of origin).
We'll see how this ends up working out, but, bottom line, all the rules are changing, everything you expected is no longer certain, and there's gonna be a ton of change...for both good and ill...after we get through this. I'll share more once the smoke clears.
This is a very weird time.