Selbi
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And how does the claim that it's a better idea to get a Modi hold?If you mean 2 of the same 4490 chip, then yes.
And how does the claim that it's a better idea to get a Modi hold?If you mean 2 of the same 4490 chip, then yes.
I can't give an opinion either way since I have no experience with either one. I run a Bifrost Multi into my Jot.And how does the claim that it's a better idea to get a Modi hold?
Did you try calling? I emailed them and heard back in less than 24 hours and I'm in New Zealand. They solved my issue very quickly.I'm not sure. Maybe I could try it out if my jotunheim dac WORKED. Or maybe if schiit support would REPLY. I'm really annoyed that they still haven't helped me at all. It's been weeks already.
It's cool. I'm over it already and the jot dac makes everything sound brighter and closed in (v shaped?), so I'll just save up for a dac or something.Did you try calling? I emailed them and heard back in less than 24 hours and I'm in New Zealand. They solved my issue very quickly.
And how does the claim that it's a better idea to get a Modi hold?
The Jotunheim's DAC is essentially a balanced version of Modi 2 (non-Uber). Like the Modi 2, it is powered by the USB and can be affected by electrical noise on the USB power. The next step up in performance would be Modi 2 Uber, which has a separate power supply.I've heard claims that the Jotunheim's DAC module is actually just two Fullas on a small board. It won't sound really good and even purchasing an external Modi 2 non-uber would already sound significantly better.
That’s true - ‘phones DO NOT automatically mute speakers. I’m not sure why,, but I just power down my monitors because they’re right on my desktop...So, I've just sent off the order for a Jotunheim, but now I've heard about a big problem with it from another guy: The XLR pre-outs don't mute when you plug in a headphone. This would be a MAJOR inconvenience and I might even cancel the order if that's the case.
Can anyone confirm or debunk that claim?
That’s true - ‘phones DO NOT automatically mute speakers. I’m not sure why,, but I just power down my monitors because they’re right on my desktop...
Been discussed ad nauseam. According to Schiit, there's no reliable, non-distorting way of sensing an XLR socket to determine whether the headphones are plugged into it. In contrast, stereo jack connections have a built-in muting switch.Oh my god, sorry for my outburst here, but this is dumb as hell. Even my old Fulla 2 could do this without hassle, and it was a FIFTH of the price! Gaaahhh...
My speakers are going to be mounted in such a way that I will not be able to conveniently turn them off whenever I need them to.
I'm seriously considering to just order a Magni 3 now, which will sound significantly worse and also have no XLR support, but at least I won't have to worry about something this calibre of stupid design.
Do you mean the jack headphone input has muting and only the balanced output doesn't?In contrast, stereo jack connections have a built-in muting switch.
Thanks for the info - that’s kind of what I thought...Been discussed ad nauseam. According to Schiit, there's no reliable, non-distorting way of sensing an XLR socket to determine whether the headphones are plugged into it. In contrast, stereo jack connections have a built-in muting switch.
Does not mute with the traditional 1/4” jack either...Do you mean the jack headphone input has muting and only the balanced output doesn't?