[sixstringmonk]

So I just experienced the infamous "ringing" glitch with my Jot multi-bit / Windows 10. This is the first time I've noticed it having owned the unit since late June 2018. I heard a faint ringing noise in the left channel on some newly purchased hi-res tracks. I initially thought it was the file, but I switched to my speakers running off of my onboard sound card and the ringing was not present. I then went into Sound control panel -> playback tab -> Schiit -> properties -> advanced -> test. The ringing was really obvious on the left / right audio test. Turning the unit off and back on again immediately fixed the issue. The best way I can describe the ringing is that it sounded like a "crystalize" or "sitar" patch on a cheap guitar effects unit. ...kind of like a resonating ring filter or similar.

 

[Dabbaranks]

So I just experienced the infamous "ringing" glitch with my Jot multi-bit / Windows 10.

This is actually the first time I’ve heard of this, and I thought I’ve been going crazy since I’ve experienced it twice.

 

[connieflyer]

Hi Scutey, see you are considering a Jotenhiem, a new member on the Euforia thread, triggsviola, has experience with what you are looking for you may want to reconsider. His thoughts are on page 366, he is online right now if you care to engage. He just got his Euforia and has some nice equipment with lots of phones. Good luck.

 

[MikeW]

So I just experienced the infamous "ringing" glitch with my Jot multi-bit / Windows 10. This is the first time I've noticed it having owned the unit since late June 2018. I heard a faint ringing noise in the left channel on some newly purchased hi-res tracks. I initially thought it was the file, but I switched to my speakers running off of my onboard sound card and the ringing was not present. I then went into Sound control panel -> playback tab -> Schiit -> properties -> advanced -> test. The ringing was really obvious on the left / right audio test. Turning the unit off and back on again immediately fixed the issue. The best way I can describe the ringing is that it sounded like a "crystalize" or "sitar" patch on a cheap guitar effects unit. ...kind of like a resonating ring filter or similar.

They all do this occasionally. It's pretty rare, a power cycle clear's it up. I emailed schiit about it awhile back and they played dumb, but I know they can't not know about it. I think modi-multibit users sometimes experience it too with USB. My theory is just usb driver foolery. I've not experienced it since I turned off usb power management in windows settings.

 

[Dabbaranks]

They all do this occasionally. It's pretty rare, a power cycle clear's it up. I emailed schiit about it awhile back and they played dumb, but I know they can't not know about it. I think modi-multibit users sometimes experience it too with USB. My theory is just usb driver foolery. I've not experienced it since I turned off usb power management in windows settings.

I’ll report that mine hasn’t done the right channel ringing for over a month now, happened to me twice since installing the multi bit (installed Dec 12th, 2018) but both times was within the first two weeks of install. On windows 10.

 

[the finisher]

Hi Scutey, see you are considering a Jotenhiem, a new member on the Euforia thread, triggsviola, has experience with what you are looking for you may want to reconsider. His thoughts are on page 366, he is online right now if you care to engage. He just got his Euforia and has some nice equipment with lots of phones. Good luck.

https://www.wikileaf.com/strain/euforia/

Kinda not even similar things here except both are headphone amps.

Love my Jot

 

[Tuneslover]

They all do this occasionally. It's pretty rare, a power cycle clear's it up. I emailed schiit about it awhile back and they played dumb, but I know they can't not know about it. I think modi-multibit users sometimes experience it too with USB. My theory is just usb driver foolery. I've not experienced it since I turned off usb power management in windows settings.

Schiit knows about it and they were the ones that recommended power cycling to clear up the ringing. Incidentally I only use Toslink and Coaxial inputs and have experienced the ringing. Yep, power cycle your Mimby once in a while and it will be fine.

 

[the finisher]

 

[Scutey]

Hi Scutey, see you are considering a Jotenhiem, a new member on the Euforia thread, triggsviola, has experience with what you are looking for you may want to reconsider. His thoughts are on page 366, he is online right now if you care to engage. He just got his Euforia and has some nice equipment with lots of phones. Good luck.

Hi cf, apologies for not replying sooner, thanks for letting me know, I will take a look, I was after another amp, for casual listening, so it will be valuable info!.

 

[tamleo]

Hello guys,
I have been listened to the ModiMultibit/Magni3 combo for 6 months. I like the combo because it is very detailed. But now I find its sound to be too thick and have a dim in the upper mids range paired with my LCD-2 and v-shaped paired with my DBA-02 iem.
Can you guys please tell me how much the Jot sounds less thick and v-shaped compared to the Magni3?
Sorry for my English and thank you!

 

[the finisher]

I have not compared the two.

But the jotunheim is certainly not thick. It is very neutral.

 

[Tuneslover]

Hello guys,
I have been listened to the ModiMultibit/Magni3 combo for 6 months. I like the combo because it is very detailed. But now I find its sound to be too thick and have a dim in the upper mids range paired with my LCD-2 and v-shaped paired with my DBA-02 iem.
Can you guys please tell me how much the Jot sounds less thick and v-shaped compared to the Magni3?
Sorry for my English and thank you!

I started out with the original Magni (and Modi), then upgraded to the Magni 2U. Eventually upgraded to the Jotunheim (because I was interested in going balanced) when it came out. I still have the Jotunheim and have no plans on replacing it. It is a cleaner sounding amp than the Magni's but still a bit on the bright side but no where as harsh sounding as the those Magni's. I tried various headphones with it but my favourite combo is with the HD6XX (stock cable re-terminated to XLR) with Dekoni Elite Velour (which nicely calms down the treble) and the Modi MB.

They all do this occasionally. It's pretty rare, a power cycle clear's it up. I emailed schiit about it awhile back and they played dumb, but I know they can't not know about it. I think modi-multibit users sometimes experience it too with USB. My theory is just usb driver foolery. I've not experienced it since I turned off usb power management in windows settings.

They do know about it! They recommended the reboot to fix the problem...which it does.

 

[Anonimar]

Picked up a Jotunheim used from @ACDOAN , so far I'm liking it.

My unit has the balanced DAC module. I noticed it was giving some faint noise/hiss only audible when cranking the dial up all the way when nothing playing. Out of curiosity I switched the input to my Topping D30 and the hiss was gone when fully turning the knob. I've heard that combined DAC/Amps sharing the same power supply like they inherently do in all-in-one units can lead to some noise being introduced into the chain, so it makes sense I guess.

I still plan on A/B'ing both the integrated DAC and the Topping, I wouldn't be surprised if the external DAC ends up winning out though, as an integrated DAC is more for convenience than performance is the impression I get. Other than that, the amp itself has been pairing great with Focal Clear. My biggest reason for upgrading from my Magni 3 was wanting a more substantial amp, the magni is so dinky and cheap feeling, especially the scratchy pot. The more substantial Jot feels so nice in comparison.

 

[benshabat]

Can the Jotunheim properly drive an LCD-4? Will it make a difference if I get the 4z?

 

[wizzman121]

Just upgraded from Magni 3 to the Jot. Even with the SE output this thing sounds amazing. I am waiting for balanced cables to come in for my 1060, 6XX and Argon headphones.