[helloh3adfi]

Yeah, I understand that they are different devices capable of doing different things, but in the case when they are used only as output and just to drive the studio monitors will there be any difference/advantage in using one over another?

What exactly do you hope to achieve? I would suggest to take your studio monitors to an audio shop and test several source devices on them. Then listen for yourself.

 

[tincanear]

For your setup using “self-powered” nearfield monitors, consider Midgard as well — it has 4-gang Alps RK27 volume pot, xlr line inputs and outputs too, but costs less.

 

[lukezi]

Unfortunately looks like it won't work., I forgot to mention one thing. I need usb or usb c port and I can add ES9028 DAC module for Jot 2

 

[tincanear]

Unfortunately looks like it won't work., I forgot to mention one thing. I need usb or usb c port and I can add ES9028 DAC module for Jot 2

On a budget, also look at Jotunheim A on closeout. IIRC this has passive (higher Z out) XLR pre-outs (you might want to inquire with Dynaudio to see if this is ok) as well as space for internal USB DAC module. Voltage change service for 230V can be added at ordering time, if you need it.

 

[morpheus69]

Yeah, I understand that they are different devices capable of doing different things, but in the case when they are used only as output and just to drive the studio monitors will there be any difference/advantage in using one over another?

If it's mainly for your monitors, then get the Jot2, since the amp in your monitors will get a nice clean signal, and as a bonus you get a great headphone amp.

 

[kenny518646]

Want to ask does anyone has the hiss noise with the jot2?
Hoping to find a way to solve it..

 

[AppleheadMay]

Mine is completely silent as was my Jot 1.
DAC is Bifrost 2/64 connected via XLR, nothing else is connected to the Jot.
I used to have a Lokius inbetween connected via XLR and RCA, had no noise then as well.

 

[Netrum]

Want to ask does anyone has the hiss noise with the jot2?
Hoping to find a way to solve it..

My Jot 2 with the Multibit dac module is dead silent.

 

[psy472]

Want to ask does anyone has the hiss noise with the jot2?
Hoping to find a way to solve it..

Mine has none. You may have to send it in for evaluation. Or email Schiit.

 

[dstarr3]

Mine is also completely silent. Granted, I haven't tried listening to IEMs on high gain or anything like that, but yeah, silence should be perfectly achievable.

 

[feverfive]

Same. Zero hiss/noise from my BF 2/64 (XLR) -> Jot2 rig. Noise floor, for me, is subterranean. I also use IE900 IEMs at times.

 

[kenny518646]

Mine has none. You may have to send it in for evaluation. Or email Schiit.

got it, I'll email them and see what can they help me. thanks

 

[Pretardo]

Thanks for all those that chimed in on the noise floor of the Jot2. Love this community. I’ve been considering a Schiit stack with a Bifrost2/64 and a Jot2, but I’ve been hesitant to go for it because I have far more IEMs than headphones. I’m really interested in giving multibit a try but would prefer a system that can drive both IEMs and full-sized planar and dynamic driver headphones. It seems that balanced is the way to go which takes the modi multibit out of the equation.
I’m looking for a system that’s a bit more euphonic/fun/dynamic than the sources that I have now (Hugo 2 and iBasso DX220 MAX).

Any recommendations of how to go forward from here would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LakeOfTheWyles]

Thanks for all those that chimed in on the noise floor of the Jot2. Love this community. I’ve been considering a Schiit stack with a Bifrost2/64 and a Jot2, but I’ve been hesitant to go for it because I have far more IEMs than headphones. I’m really interested in giving multibit a try but would prefer a system that can drive both IEMs and full-sized planar and dynamic driver headphones. It seems that balanced is the way to go which takes the modi multibit out of the equation.
I’m looking for a system that’s a bit more euphonic/fun/dynamic than the sources that I have now (Hugo 2 and iBasso DX220 MAX).

Any recommendations of how to go forward from here would be greatly appreciated.

I have the jot2/bifrost2/64 combo and a good number of iems. I have yet to hear any noise from the balanced hp out. I don’t have any super sensitive sets like andromeda though. The jot2 is hard to beat for the price.

It’s not as powerful, but the xduoo ta-20 plus would be worth considering. The Geshelli Archel 3 pro gets a lot of praise, but I have no idea how it fares with iem’s.

 

[Buddy Shagmore]

I have the Jot2, Bifrost 2/64, along with the Lokius tone control unit. All have balanced connects, and my headphones use the balanced
cable too. Couldn't be happier! The Lokius is the icing on the cake. Really superb for dialing in your music. My streamer is the ifi Stream, streaming Tidal.