[MonoOno]

Is the DAC option on the Jot comparable to that of the one on the new Fulla 2? I intended to get the Jot with the DAC option but I might get it with the new Fulla 2 instead as it works out to be about the same.
 
Also, are there any pictures of the black Jot?

 

[GearMe]

It's a Dual 4490 DAC in the Jot...assuming that makes a difference (for balanced?) or they wouldn't have done it.

from Schiit.com...

Optional Dual AK4490 DAC:
USB Input Receiver: C-Media CM6631A
D/A Conversion IC: AK4490 x 2

 

[MWSVette]

It's a Dual 4490 DAC in the Jot...assuming that makes a difference (for balanced?) or they wouldn't have done it.

from Schiit.com...

Optional Dual AK4490 DAC:
USB Input Receiver: C-Media CM6631A
D/A Conversion IC: AK4490 x 2

And at $100.00 it is a bargin...

 

[zeissiez]

In terms of resolving capability, the amp in the Jot clearly exceeds the internal DAC. On the other hand, a Yggy (and perhaps a Gumby too) is clearly more resolving than the Jot. So I guess a Multibit Bifrost or a Multibit Modi is a good match in terms of resolution for the Jot. But of course if we pair with the more expensive DACs like Yggy, we also gain in naturalness, soundstage, precision in imaging, control, balanced-in option.

 

[watchnerd]

In terms of resolving capability, the amp in the Jot clearly exceeds the internal DAC. 

 

 
And just what method did you use to determine this?

 

[zeissiez]

 

And just what method did you use to determine this?

By hooking up the better DACs available, Vega, Yggy and a Master 7 to 4 amps I have tried: ECBA, SPL Phonitor, Compass 2, Jot. I heard much more details with the better amps like ECBA compared to the Jot. I heard micro details being grossed over in the Jot. By comparing the internal DAC and Vega and Yggy, feeding to the amp of the Jot, I heard much more details. I haven't heard the Gumby, but I heard from friends that the resolution is close to Yggy, so I speculate with the Gumby here. So my conclusion was the amp of the Jot was much more capable than the internal DAC, but not to the level of Yggy. And I also make assumptions that the Bimby or Mimby being more resolving than the internal DAC, which I think should be the case. To my ears, no ABXYZ tests.

 

[franzdom]

Which Schiit amp do you think is the best match for Yggdrasil?

 

[zeissiez]

Which Schiit amp do you think is the best match for Yggdrasil?

The Yggy is very very resolving, it's up to the task of all the top amps I heard. It's one detailed, natural sounding and transparent DAC, easily the best DAC below USD4K. But ironically, micro details doesn't seemed to be Schiit amps emphasis. Schiit amps are great in musicality and tonality, but average in Hifi attributes like transparency, micro detail, refinement, openness, soundstage. Probably the Ragnorak is the closest Schiit amp that can match the Yggy.

 

[Letmebefrank]

Many who compared the Jotunheim to the ragnarok favored the Jotunheim.

 

[wasupdog]

Many who compared the Jotunheim to the ragnarok favored the Jotunheim.

Maybe for the price. Otherwise the rag is better.

 

[watchnerd]

By hooking up the better DACs available, Vega, Yggy and a Master 7 to 4 amps I have tried: ECBA, SPL Phonitor, Compass 2, Jot. I heard much more details with the better amps like ECBA compared to the Jot. I heard micro details being grossed over in the Jot. By comparing the internal DAC and Vega and Yggy, feeding to the amp of the Jot, I heard much more details. I haven't heard the Gumby, but I heard from friends that the resolution is close to Yggy, so I speculate with the Gumby here. So my conclusion was the amp of the Jot was much more capable than the internal DAC, but not to the level of Yggy. And I also make assumptions that the Bimby or Mimby being more resolving than the internal DAC, which I think should be the case. To my ears, no ABXYZ tests.

 
Interesting, thanks for the detailed reply. What were your transducers?

 

[watchnerd]

  Which Schiit amp do you think is the best match for Yggdrasil?

 
Why are you matching to the DAC?
 
You should be matching the amp to your headphones.

 

[parttimelovah]

how does a jotunheim compare to a magni/modi 2 (non uber) stack? i intend on getting the balanced dac and cable to use with my lcd-2s

 

[watchnerd]

  how does a jotunheim compare to a magni/modi 2 (non uber) stack? i intend on getting the balanced dac and cable to use with my lcd-2s

 
I think you answered your own question if balanced is what you want.

 

[zeissiez]

By hooking up the better DACs available, Vega, Yggy and a Master 7 to 4 amps I have tried: ECBA, SPL Phonitor, Compass 2, Jot. I heard much more details with the better amps like ECBA compared to the Jot. I heard micro details being grossed over in the Jot. By comparing the internal DAC and Vega and Yggy, feeding to the amp of the Jot, I heard much more details. I haven't heard the Gumby, but I heard from friends that the resolution is close to Yggy, so I speculate with the Gumby here. So my conclusion was the amp of the Jot was much more capable than the internal DAC, but not to the level of Yggy. And I also make assumptions that the Bimby or Mimby being more resolving than the internal DAC, which I think should be the case. To my ears, no ABXYZ tests.

Interesting, thanks for the detailed reply. What were your transducers?

A pair of HD800 and LCD-X. The HD800 is my fav headphone for checking out the sonic performance of a particular gear.