[jnak00]

I would contact Schiit. I had a Magni 3+ that did something similar and they replaced it.

 

[Smoothstereo]

Ok, so either the Jot2 is defective or the Fiio not compatible with the Jot2. To rule out the Fiio, at least try connecting a cd player analog out to Jot2 input and see if it clips, if it does I think its safe to say Jot2 is defective.

 

[elira]

No apparently it happens with the AMP in general when I'm using the built in DAC on the amp through USB and when I'm using the Fiio M15 as DAC source connected directly to the amp balanced (not the DAC module).

It sounds like an issue with the amp, contact Schiit.

 

[DAPpower]

I think I mentioned it before but I'm having the same issue sourcing through my laptop via USB too,

I will contact Schiit and hear what they say, thanks!

 

[In1unison]

Same. It's my first experience with 4 pin xlr, and the insertion is kinda....mushy. It's definitely the one thing on the unit other than bright friggin leds that I wish was different.

Yes, I agree. For some reason they do not fit their products with the XLR locking type F connection (3 pin or 4 pin).

 

[yoyodunno]

Has anyone tried a tube preamp into the input of Jot2? I'm going to try this with some GE tubes for fun https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Vac...ol/dp/B01NBM5CTN/ref=sr_1_8?tag=hififorums-20

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Has anyone tried a tube preamp into the input of Jot2? I'm going to try this with some GE tubes for fun https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Vac...ol/dp/B01NBM5CTN/ref=sr_1_8?tag=hififorums-20

I wanna try this with a Vali 2+ at some point.

 

[TheAuthor]

Has anyone tried a tube preamp into the input of Jot2? I'm going to try this with some GE tubes for fun https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Vac...ol/dp/B01NBM5CTN/ref=sr_1_8?tag=hififorums-20

I'm also very curious about this, not only to add tubes but also because if I were to get one of Schiit's preamps, I'd have remote volume control.

 

[DAPpower]

Reguarding my issue with the Jot 2, there doesn't seem to be any clipping or distortion at lower volumes on High Gain.

Increasing the volume knob on the Jot 2, most tracks will have heavy distortion/clipping when the bass is loud or when piano keys in tracks are struct too hard/loud.

Here is a flac file of a track for you to test yourself, the first several notes in the opening distort heavily for me.
Here are 3 copies of the same track, once they're downloaded, it will be deleted from file.io servers.

If everyone hears the same distortion then the problem is the recording of the track itself, if not then its an issue with my AMP.

https://file.io/jEmhQZ5D7Plh

https://file.io/XqHyvyRli5Vw

https://file.io/Tgk6ErSo6zYd

 

[Overlord041]

How does it compare to Magnius?

 

[shortyg83]

So if I can get a Jot 1 for 200 vs the Jot 2 for 400 which is the better way to go? How much better is the Jot 2? Or should I go Magnius?
It will be fed from Modius.

 

[emilsal]

So if I can get a Jot 1 for 200 vs the Jot 2 for 400 which is the better way to go? How much better is the Jot 2? Or should I go Magnius?
It will be fed from Modius.

That’s a killer deal on the Jot 1. It depends on your budget. Most of us here upgraded/sidegraded to the Jot 2 and are happy with it.

 

[Lolito]

JDS LABS Atom is 100$ and it's so much better soundwise than any Jot 1, same with asgard 2 or magnius, both are better than jot1.
Jot 1 I would not buy any at any price.

 

[shortyg83]

JDS LABS Atom is 100$ and it's so much better soundwise than any Jot 1, same with asgard 2 or magnius, both are better than jot1.
Jot 1 I would not buy any at any price.

I currently have and Asgard 2 and Lyr 2 I will probably keep for single ended headphones. So should I just go with a Magnius for balanced only?

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I'd sell those to afford a Jot 2.