[Daniel Johnston]

Okay.

Just got Jot 2 today.

Paired with Yggy OG and DCA stealth, it’s a solid Meh. Bright, dull bass, smeared details. I’m using Aufioquest Mackenzie balanced cables. High gain mode.

I’m not a big break in believer, but hoping that’s what it needs.

 

[Luckyleo]

Okay.

Just got Jot 2 today.

Paired with Yggy OG and DCA stealth, it’s a solid Meh. Bright, dull bass, smeared details. I’m using Aufioquest Mackenzie balanced cables. High gain mode.

I’m not a big break in believer, but hoping that’s what it needs.

Had the same reaction. It improved dramatically after a short 24 hours. YMMV of course. Good luck. Return is always an option.

Leo

 

[Daniel Johnston]

Had the same reaction. It improved dramatically after a short 24 hours. YMMV of course. Good luck. Return is always an option.

Leo

Thanks for that.

I’m not giving up yet.

 

[cdacosta]

Okay.

Just got Jot 2 today.

Paired with Yggy OG and DCA stealth, it’s a solid Meh. Bright, dull bass, smeared details. I’m using Aufioquest Mackenzie balanced cables. High gain mode.

I’m not a big break in believer, but hoping that’s what it needs.

There is a break in and it is longer than 24 hours, at least for me. Also works best when warmed up. I leave mine on 24/7 and turn volume all the way down when not listening.

 

[cobrabucket]

There is a break in and it is longer than 24 hours, at least for me. Also works best when warmed up. I leave mine on 24/7 and turn volume all the way down when not listening.

150-200 hours for me. And keep it on

 

[Smoothstereo]

Same here, Jot2 needs some burn in time. I can't remember how long it took mine to settle in. Probably about 100 hours or so.

 

[Festive56]

Okay.

Just got Jot 2 today.

Paired with Yggy OG and DCA stealth, it’s a solid Meh. Bright, dull bass, smeared details. I’m using Aufioquest Mackenzie balanced cables. High gain mode.

I’m not a big break in believer, but hoping that’s what it needs.

I bought my Jot2 used and its far from the sound you described above. I agree give it some break in time….

 

[cdacosta]

I bought my Jot2 used and its far from the sound you described above. I agree give it some break in time….

Agreed, sounds nothing like what Daniel Johnston is experiencing.

 

[johnnym]

I had terrible RF interference and sound issues when I first got mine. I left it running for 48 hours with some old headphone attached playing radio and after that things were clear with no interference and very quiet background. I’ve never experienced the need for burn in, but this definitely helped.

 

[Daniel Johnston]

Alright. After running it in overnight, all is good. I think the high gain in addition to not being "burned in" caused the disappointment.

It's now reflecting the Yggy as opposed to imposing its own "coloration". That's what I was looking for in the first place. I don't wan't always fire up the Folkvangr when I'm in my office.

Thanks all for the reassurance.

 

[emorrison33]

Alright. After running it in overnight, all is good. I think the high gain in addition to not being "burned in" caused the disappointment.

It's now reflecting the Yggy as opposed to imposing its own "coloration". That's what I was looking for in the first place. I don't wan't always fire up the Folkvangr when I'm in my office.

Thanks all for the reassurance.

Glad it worked out for you! It's a nice amp. I find it sounds best 30 or 40 minutes after turning it on.

 

[johnnym]

Glad it worked out for you! It's a nice amp. I find it sounds best 30 or 40 minutes after turning it on.

I turn mine on when making coffee in the morning and by the time I start work it’s warmed up nicely.

 

[gr4474]

I'm thinking about downgrading from the Soloist to the Jot. I originally compared the 2 before purchasing the Soloist, but now not sure it's worth it for the price. Any opinions are really welcome.

 

[cinemakinoeye]

I'm thinking about downgrading from the Soloist to the Jot. I originally compared the 2 before purchasing the Soloist, but now not sure it's worth it for the price. Any opinions are really welcome.

What’s wrong with the Soloist?

I have been listening to music with my Jotunheim 2 for just over a year now and I love it. Great sound with my Sennheiser HD 650s, no buyers remorse, no desire to go seeking anything fancier, happy with the purchase. I shopped for a year before I purchased it, so it was a researched and considered choice. I turn it on before I start listening and turn it off when done, I don’t notice any huge differences when it’s warmed up. It draws a lot of current compared to a class D amp, so I don’t leave it on all of the time, as I prefer to keep my electricity consumption low. I would venture to say it certainly is the among the best if not the best headphone amplifier under 1,000. USD.

 

[gr4474]

The soloist is great, but I'm wondering if I should have saved and got the Jot. I definitely am downgrading from the SMSL SU-10 to the modius.