It's shipped, Schiit moves quick! I didn't choose an expedited option but it is FedEx and not USPS so it should be timely. My prior amp was the GS-X Mini so I'm realistic about this but I do hope it'll punch well above it's weight.
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It's shipped, Schiit moves quick! I didn't choose an expedited option but it is FedEx and not USPS so it should be timely. My prior amp was the GS-X Mini so I'm realistic about this but I do hope it'll punch well above it's weight.
tincanear
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IMO the newer amps designed by Jason using the matched parts punch well above their weight-class. I have A3 myself.
Timster
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I bought some Alesmith IPA (Brewed in San Diego) last week and it says on the can it's 1 pint. Bah humbug ... it's really only 473ml when I look at the locally added sticker (for local regs) on the back. I missed out on nearly 100ml of ale. In what world is 473ml a pint?
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Maybe you got one that Jason actually built!
Roy G. Biv
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In the U.S., 1 pint = 473.1765 ml.
An imperial pint is 570 ml.
Using the imperial pint measurement you got screwed out of nearly 100 ml.
100 ml is something less than 1/2 cup
1/2 cup is barely a swig, at least in Texas. (Sorry, there is no universally accepted swig conversion factor)
So, yeah, you got robbed.
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tincanear
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Modi 3+ VS Bifrost OG Multibit (aka Bimby, BFM1)
in initial testing, I find that the Modi 3+ (AK 4490 based) has a smoother sound, with the leading attack of notes and natural transients softened a bit. for some source material with an edge, this may be a plus.
While BFM1 has better dynamics, detail, soundstage width & depth (less '"in your head") in my current setup, BFM1 was much more expensive unit than the $99 Modi 3+.
On the plus side, Modi 3+ reduced some of the A3's excess warmth in my setup. Will try using Modi 3+ with Freya S in 1x gain mode over the next week to see how that sounds...
for others, especially those starting out in head-fi or on a budget (wisely), the $99 Modi 3+ offers a lot of input options, including the Unison USB receiver (without electromagnetic isolation), nice build quality (2 year warranty), and a compact enclosure that stacks nicely with Magni, Loki-mini EQ, mani phone pre.
for reference, rest of the chain: sony NS500V cd player, (processing turned off, 16/44.1) to DAC via s/pdif coax, DAC analog out using 0.5M interconnects to Freya S in passive mode (remote volume control), more 0.5M interconnects to Asgard 3, driving low-impedance mid-range planars.
in initial testing, I find that the Modi 3+ (AK 4490 based) has a smoother sound, with the leading attack of notes and natural transients softened a bit. for some source material with an edge, this may be a plus.
While BFM1 has better dynamics, detail, soundstage width & depth (less '"in your head") in my current setup, BFM1 was much more expensive unit than the $99 Modi 3+.
On the plus side, Modi 3+ reduced some of the A3's excess warmth in my setup. Will try using Modi 3+ with Freya S in 1x gain mode over the next week to see how that sounds...
for others, especially those starting out in head-fi or on a budget (wisely), the $99 Modi 3+ offers a lot of input options, including the Unison USB receiver (without electromagnetic isolation), nice build quality (2 year warranty), and a compact enclosure that stacks nicely with Magni, Loki-mini EQ, mani phone pre.
for reference, rest of the chain: sony NS500V cd player, (processing turned off, 16/44.1) to DAC via s/pdif coax, DAC analog out using 0.5M interconnects to Freya S in passive mode (remote volume control), more 0.5M interconnects to Asgard 3, driving low-impedance mid-range planars.
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A Jedi
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Apparently I missed something in some chapter. Which amps besides Jot 2 use matched parts?
If the Jot 2 dethroned the Lyr 3 at Jason’s house, I’m getting pretty tempted. I always liked my OG Jot but wondered what it could do with Nexus and Continuity. Since my wish became reality I might have to do it.
tincanear
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Freya S (discontinued), Ragnarok 2, Asgard 3, (maybe Modi 3+)
tincanear
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especially if you are using a Gungnir or Yggy with dual DAC chips per channel via XLR to the HP amp.
you can tell when Jason is very proud of his creations-- that those designs are special (not just industry copies of something else with a different emclosure and UI added).
Jot 2 is very tempting, but just got my Asgard 3 in Oct of this year...
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I have a Bifrost 2 and a Modius. My old Jot is impressive with both DACs. The Bifrost 2 is the better DAC overall in my opinion but the Modius sounds special with the old Jot.
tincanear
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yes, certain combinations of audio hardware have synergies / balance.
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@Jason Stoddard Does your home setup include a multibit DAC card, or a discrete DAC (such as the Bifrost 2)? Also, do you use Aeon headphones?
wizzman121
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Did you get rid of the Mini? If so just curious why.
Also curious to hear what you think of the Jot 2 compared to the Mini.
