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

[Stevko]

That doesn't replace the discontinued Chromecast Audio, which is probably what @Stevko was referring to.

Yes
ChromeCastAudio

 

[433521]

That doesn't replace the discontinued Chromecast Audio, which is probably what @Stevko was referring to.

Plug it into a tv with an optical out, I don't see the diff. ( i forgot it has hdmi, not optical out)

 

[Timster]

I have a relative that calls duct tape, "date tape".

For those that feel other wise, keep in mind it is a joke. You know...A "joke"? Meant to elicit laughter and engender camaraderie amongst the ranks of we plebians.

ORT

 

[Stevko]

Plug it into a tv with an optical out, I don't see the diff. ( i forgot it has hdmi, not optical out)

Yea. A smart tv or a tv with std chromecast with hdmi will work.
But i already use optical out on my tv.
it goes to my 2.1 tv sound system
Audio pro T14 with sub.
I can use my Hel between tv and t14. But I like to turn of my gear when not in use.
And if I use Hel 2 as a dac. I must turn the volume to max.
And when I wanna listen to hp. I must remember to turn volume down

 

[Currawong]

Does that mean the review comparing the Jotunheim to the other gear was done with the Jotunheim in correct polarity on both earcups and the AudioGD was done with L/R out of phase with eachother?

For the Jot A, I used the original cable that came with the LCD-R. For the adaptor, which is wired conventionally, I used a regular Audeze-compatible 4-pin XLR male-terminated cable which is also wired conventionally. Nothing was ever out of phase.

 

[HK_sends]

For the Jot A, I used the original cable that came with the LCD-R. For the adaptor, which is wired conventionally, I used a regular Audeze-compatible 4-pin XLR male-terminated cable which is also wired conventionally. Nothing was ever out of phase.

I agree with your LCD-R review video. I am enjoying the floating, holographic sound out of the Jot A. Do you use the Bass Shelf much? I'm tending to prefer the normal mode; not as much bass "presence" but does have impact and serious decay...I'm finally understanding what "Fast" is.
Cheers and All the Best!
-HK sends

 

[Balthazar B]

@HK_sends, how does the LCD-R feel on your head and ears? Looks to be a little on the heavy side. Any uncomfortable pressure points?

 

[HK_sends]

@HK_sends, how does the LCD-R feel on your head and ears? Looks to be a little on the heavy side. Any uncomfortable pressure points?

It feels comfortable on my ears. It is a little heavy but I've owned Audeze LCD cans before and knew what to expect. The headband was no issue at all. It's the newer wide band and is comfortable for me.

One change Audeze made was the foam material in the earpads. It's not the old memory foam but instead is a softer, open-cell foam, so the earpads are squishier. Unfortunately, that means my largish (I have to stay out of high-winds) ears touch the fazor assembly. It was noticeable at first but after a while I got used to it and could ignore it.

I wore them for three and a half hours out of the box. Yes, they are comfortable. But the LCD-R is on the heavy side if you aren't used to it (An Empyrean, it is not).
Cheers and All the Best!
-HK sends

 

[Randolf711]

Those are some stunning cans! I hope they sound as good as they look! It’s nice to see collaborations between companies in this way. I’m saving for the LCD-XC so I can have a pair for isolated listening. I really dig the Audeze aesthetic.

 

[Jimmyblues1959]

I just got the Lokius. Looks beautiful with my Bifrost 2 stacked with it. The Stax energizer silver above makes it look promising to build an all silver stack….one can dream! (Sick of black, personally)


Maybe someday I’ll have something as nice as THIS one (posted some time ago by a head-fi member, can’t remember who)….



I’ll try to have a video up on my channel with reviews that play with the Lokius EQ. Sound demos and such to show you guys with your own ears how the bands affect things. I’ll probably use TOTL stuff like HE6SE, STAX, and HD 800 S to try it out.

I’m especially interested in how the HE6SE will play along with the Lokius when running off of that tube amp pictured (Xduoo TA-30).

EDIT:: If I get a chance to try it but not make a video about it in detail, I’ll try to share impressions here in a write up.

That is one very nice looking, expensive HiFi rack. Even if it's way beyond my paygrade.

 

[XLR2XLR]

Those are some stunning cans! I hope they sound as good as they look! It’s nice to see collaborations between companies in this way. I’m saving for the LCD-XC so I can have a pair for isolated listening. I really dig the Audeze aesthetic.

The LCD-XC is one of my best purchases this year. Even though they are closed-back, they provide a very wide and spacious soundstage. They sound amazing with the Jot2 and, to my ears, they are even better with the FA-12. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

 

[artur9]

I think we need an official shelf from Schiit for their products. Maybe a “Schiit Schelf” or “Schiit House”.

and another for the power supplies named... Schiit Brick House.

 

[rkw]

Plug it into a tv with an optical out, I don't see the diff.

It's a huge difference in usability if you need to plug it into a TV, and turn on the TV to listen to music.

But this is all water under the bridge because there won't be another Chromecast Audio. The product was cancelled due to low sales (no thanks to Google's lack of marketing and promotion) and meanwhile the industry has gone in the direction of smart and connected speakers.

 

[A Jedi]

Some questions regarding Yggy since info@schiit is MIA.

Is the GS model not able to have upgrades? Like ever? That's what it seems like based on the website description.

Can a secondhand Yggy A1 be upgraded?

 

[Stevko]

CCA and optical out to my Hel 2, is simply and good