There is an option "No installation" $50 cheaper. They will send you the module and you can do what you want with it, i.e., install.
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Thanks, but if it is unplug and plug scenario i can do it. But if it is a shouldering i cant. Does anyone know exactly?
They don't sell anything that requires soldering.
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Perfect, thanks
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I have the eitr>mimby>jot and FWIW i think balanced is really over-rated, especially on mid-fi gear like the Jot. I run HD600/50 with a XLR cable but also run SE th-x00s ... I've considered modding the cable for XLR, and have all of the parts, but it sounds pretty damn good as is.
If you're talking about a super-resolving yggy wa22 utopia setup, then sure, but on mid-hi stuff balanced might be a slight improvement on some recordings that's not worth much trouble/$$. Meaning you'd have to critically listen to spot it and the odds you could consistently spot it are probably very low ... thus your money is WAY better spent on a better SE amp, or even better, headphones.
Further, I'd buy the Lyr 3 if I was buying today. Jot is great, but the Lyr looks like a small step up on paper, especially if you don't need the modules. Lyr 3 w/ TS tube (which you can buy from amazon for the same total cost and have 2 tubes to roll)
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RiflemanFirst
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Yeah, the Lyr 3 looks pretty enticing too. I tend to prefer solid state amps, but could always buy it with the LISST and tube option to play around with/compare. I had the Vali 2 for a while, but sold it after getting the Magni 3.
Lyr 2 with LISST was no match for the Jotunheim, all the transients sounded rolled off to me. Lyr 3 might of course be a different story.
Tuneslover
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Not sure about this module but to upgrade the Bifrost it has to be sent back to Schiit because the upgrade involves programming.
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Hmmmmm, i have already ordered multibit DAC for self install. Looks like nobody has done DAC installation for jot as there is no definite answer or there is no clear instructions. If programming is required, than i guess i will need to send back my unit anyway..and pay extra...
The multibit upgrades aren't sold for self-install, because you can't do the programming yourself, only Schiit can. So it's safe to assume that no programming is required for the Jotunheim DAC module. It has an analog interface to the Jotunheim, so all required programming will have been done on the module itself by Schiit beforehand.
The Bifrost most likely needs motherboard firmware update as the inputs and DAC/analog are on separate boards, the Jot/Lyr multibit has input and DAC/analog all on the one unit designed to work together so no need for firmware reprogramming (no Jot motherboard digital handling firmware to upgrade anyhoo)
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Tuneslover
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Probably a good idea if Schiit would comment on the specifics involved to self upgrade the multibit module on the Jotunheim and Lyr 3.
Well, I'll know shortly. My MB module for the Jot shipped today. Should have it in a few days.
Tuneslover
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Please inform us what's involved in the self install. I did a self install on my Bifrost from Uber to 4490. The actual card replacement was a breeze, removed 1 or 2 screws, pulled out the Uber board, slipped in the 4490 board and replaced the screws. Easy Peasy. Getting into the unit wasn't too difficult, nor was the reassembly but lining up the LED's was a bit tricky.
O.C. Audiophile
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I just ordered mine. Looks to be a simple procedure. It is important to observe static discharge protection methods (ground yourself).
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