[In1unison]

I am using Focal Elegia. I also have Senn HD650 (also balanced) , but haven't tried them with the Jot2 yet.

Wow - I am a big believer in upgraded power. Your efforts with the dedicated line must sound amazing!

I have my Jot2 plugged into a vintage Monster Cable power conditioner (designed by Richard Marsh of Marsh Sound Design and Damian Martin of Spectral), with an Analysis Plus IEC power cable.

Nice! I prefer plugged direct to the wall using 100% shielded cable, with filtering happening on an adjacent plug.

 

[tincanear]

It is not that A90 doesn't have depth in the soundstage, but comparatively Jot2 is notably better on Arya and LCD-XC. On T1 2nd and LCD-2 there was not much difference. Go figure.

Maybe something to do with the load impedance, 35 and 22 ohms respectively for Arya and LCD-XC, while T1 and LCD-2 are 300 and 70 ohms respectively

 

[In1unison]

Maybe something to do with the load impedance, 35 and 22 ohms respectively for Arya and LCD-XC, while T1 and LCD-2 are 300 and 70 ohms respectively

Don't know for sure but suspect HD800S would also sound "better" with Jot2 although being 300 Ohms. T1 2nd is 600 Ohms.

 

[cgb3]

I just noticed an issue when using my Jot 2, if I use either balanced out or SE out, one at a time, both sound as expected, but if I use both at once (two headphones, one through Bal out and another through SE), the SE output starts to distort pretty badly. It goes away if I unplug the XLR out. The exact same thing happens through the SE preamp outputs. Does anyone know if I should be worried about that?

Although you can check with Schiit Headquaters, I'd say you've proven, by empirical evidence, that no, you shouldn't use both headphone outputs at the same time.

 

[Mark-sf]

I just noticed an issue when using my Jot 2, if I use either balanced out or SE out, one at a time, both sound as expected, but if I use both at once (two headphones, one through Bal out and another through SE), the SE output starts to distort pretty badly. It goes away if I unplug the XLR out. The exact same thing happens through the SE preamp outputs. Does anyone know if I should be worried about that?

As I understand the way the output is designed that this may not be a supported configuration as you are unbalancing the outputs. This is because the SE one is not derived by summing the two balanced but using only one side. Therefore, the impedance of the SE side may have an impact when used together. You should probably check with Schiit as they may want to add it to their FAQ.

 

[TheAuthor]

As I understand the way the output is designed that this may not be a supported configuration as you are unbalancing the outputs. This is because the SE one is not derived by summing the two balanced but using only one side. Therefore, the impedance of the SE side may have an impact when used together. You should probably check with Schiit as they may want to add it to their FAQ.

I'd also like to add that the manual does say that you can use both outputs. The way it's phrased makes me think that the only issue should be volume matching

 

[Midnight12]

Hey guys, just got my Jot 2 and BF2. Do you guys actually stack them together? What I notice is that Jot 2 gets really hot at the bottom. The top and sides feels alright but the bottom is really hot. When you stack them together, it makes the BF2 extremely hot. I have them side by side right now, but stacking them together is ideal since it takes less space.

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Doubt the heat being output comes anywhere close to the threshold of the electronics inside.

 

[tincanear]

Hey guys, just got my Jot 2 and BF2. Do you guys actually stack them together? What I notice is that Jot 2 gets really hot at the bottom. The top and sides feels alright but the bottom is really hot. When you stack them together, it makes the BF2 extremely hot. I have them side by side right now, but stacking them together is ideal since it takes less space.

they are designed to be stackable based on Jason's posts on the main thread full of engineerese about product development. that said, you can put slightly taller feet on the Jot 2 to improve airflow between them (assuming BF2 on the bottom and Jot 2 on top)

 

[raindownthunda]

Anyone here using the Jot 2 & BF2 with the Verite Closed? I'm currently using the Liquid Carbon X (balanced) and wondering how much of an improvement the Jot 2 would be.

 

[Lolito]

Any black Jot2 out there? please upload photos, don't be shy.

 

[Mark-sf]

I'd also like to add that the manual does say that you can use both outputs. The way it's phrased makes me think that the only issue should be volume matching

Yes, I see that in the manual but question whether there are not a combination of HP loads that could cause distortion as described, especially since it goes away when one is removed. In any case, I am sure Schiit would want to "hear" about it.

 

[In1unison]

Any black Jot2 out there? please upload photos, don't be shy.

Just promise, no drooling!

 

[TheRealDz]

I have a LCx and Jot2 (and just ditched an A90).

As I just mentioned in a comparison to the A90, I still need more hours on my Jot2 for a proper comparison.

But the Jot2 is a lot more transparent, with better transients and dynamics. The LCx is smoother sounding, and a better match for sharper sources and headphones. Eg, I used to be able to crank up the volume on my HD650 to ridiculous levels and it just never got fatiguing. The A90 was fatiguing almost immediately. The Jot2 is closer to the LCx in that regard.

More to come...

Anyone here using the Jot 2 & BF2 with the Verite Closed? I'm currently using the Liquid Carbon X (balanced) and wondering how much of an improvement the Jot 2 would be.

 

[In1unison]

I have a LCx and Jot2 (and just ditched an A90).

As I just mentioned in a comparison to the A90, I still need more hours on my Jot2 for a proper comparison.

But the Jot2 is a lot more transparent, with better transients and dynamics. The LCx is smoother sounding, and a better match for sharper sources and headphones. Eg, I used to be able to crank up the volume on my HD650 to ridiculous levels and it just never got fatiguing. The A90 was fatiguing almost immediately. The Jot2 is closer to the LCx in that regard.

More to come...

I agree. A90 is nice at first but made me lower the volume all the time. To my ears and type of music I like, LCD-XC and Arya sound so much better on Jot2.