[Gerzom]

I have a question regarding using both single ended and balanced input on the Mjolnir.
If I connect both (RCA and XLR) to my Mjolnir and set the toggle on the back to SE I can only hear music from the RCA connection if I also play music via the XLR connection, if not, no music from the RCA connecting makes it to my headphone. I have to unplug the XLR's to get the RCA's to work. So basically I can't leave the XLR's connected if I want to use the RCA input..
Is this correct or is my Mjolnir defect?
 
Thanks!
 
Gert-Jan

 

[Defiant00]

  I have a question regarding using both single ended and balanced input on the Mjolnir.
If I connect both (RCA and XLR) to my Mjolnir and set the toggle on the back to SE I can only hear music from the RCA connection if I also play music via the XLR connection, if not, no music from the RCA connecting makes it to my headphone. I have to unplug the XLR's to get the RCA's to work. So basically I can't leave the XLR's connected if I want to use the RCA input..
Is this correct or is my Mjolnir defect?
 
Thanks!
 
Gert-Jan

 
Sounds right; you're only supposed to have one input hooked up at a time.

 

[Gerzom]

Thanks !

 

[nilov]

Hi.
Anybody tried drive mjolnir with speakers?
Have 2 speakers with 4 ohm impendace,want to try,but affraid

 

[uncola]

My Mjolnir is for sale  Making room for geek pulse x in case that ever ships.  http://www.head-fi.org/t/722668/schiit-mjolnir-for-sale-to-usa

 

[Rossliew]

Hi.
Anybody tried drive mjolnir with speakers?
Have 2 speakers with 4 ohm impendace,want to try,but affraid

Dont think it will work..

 

[Ultramus]

Hi.
Anybody tried drive mjolnir with speakers?
Have 2 speakers with 4 ohm impendace,want to try,but affraid

I know I've seen a picture of someone running monitors off the MJ. Fairly certain it will work.

 

[Jason Stoddard]

  Hi.
Anybody tried drive mjolnir with speakers?
Have 2 speakers with 4 ohm impendace,want to try,but affraid

 
Nice way to void the warranty. It's called a "headphone amplifier" for a reason.

 

[Eee Pee]

It was purrin.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/603218/schiit-mjolnir-headphone-amplifier/2580#post_9246029
 

  I initially had the Mjolnir has a pre-amp feeding the Crest CA-2. After I confirmed with Jason that the Mjolnir wouldn't melt with a 8+ ohm load (the Fostex drivers), I wanted to give it a shot. Naturally, it sounds much better straight out of the Molnir than the Crest - less crap in the way. Plenty of juice and sufficient gain considering the speakers are 93-94db efficient.
 

 

[Xdaggersoul]

  Hi.
Anybody tried drive mjolnir with speakers?
Have 2 speakers with 4 ohm impendace,want to try,but affraid

I do not think it would work either.

 

[Gerzom]

Hi, I think I have a problem with my Mjolnir 

 
I have to use the single ended inputs on the Mjolnir as I now link it directly to my pre-amp instead of the Gungnir. Since I'm running it single ended I have a hum in all of my system (speakers and headphones)
As soon as I disconnect my Mjolnir the hum is gone. I've tried other headphone amps and they are dead quiet in my system. Also when I hook it up via my Gungnir (balanced) I have no issue.
 
Has any one ever had a similar experience whit their Mjolnir running on single ended inputs?
 
I've contacted my dealer here in the Netherlands and I'm going send my Mjolnir back to them for testing.

 

[johnjen]

That sounds like a ground loop problem.
 
Try 'lifting' the ground on the power cable to the Mojo amp.
 
JJ

 

[Gerzom]

  That sounds like a ground loop problem.
 
Try 'lifting' the ground on the power cable to the Mojo amp.
 
JJ

Hi JJ,
 
what do you mean by "lifting" the ground on the power cable?

 

[johnjen]

  Hi JJ,
 
what do you mean by "lifting" the ground on the power cable?

I realize you are located in Europe and so you have a different wiring scheme.
 
But I would also assume that you use 3 wires to connect power to the Mojo amp and the rest of your audio gear.
Now if this isn't the case and you use only 2 wires to connect to your ac power, then this may not work.
BUT if you run a separate ground wire to a source of outside ground (like a cold water pipe etc.) this is the 'source' of the ground used in the system.
 
As a TEST try unconnecting the ground connection at the Mojo, and see if the hum goes away.
IOW you may be grounded twice, which can cause hum due to a ground loop.
 
BE AWARE that by lifting the ground on the chassis, it MAY become a source of a shock by touching the chassis.
If this happens pull the plug out and re-connect the ground.
And if you are adventurous (and feel confident to do this) you can try this on other equipment in the audio chain, but be aware the same caution applies about being a potential shock hazard.
 
Now if it makes you uncomfortable in trying this, then don't and get an electrician or somebody you know who is 'handy' with electricity to help you with this. 
 
But ground loops are usually solvable
 
Does this answer your question?
 
JJ

 

[Gerzom]

  I realize you are located in Europe and so you have a different wiring scheme.
 
But I would also assume that you use 3 wires to connect power to the Mojo amp and the rest of your audio gear.
Now if this isn't the case and you use only 2 wires to connect to your ac power, then this may not work.
BUT if you run a separate ground wire to a source of outside ground (like a cold water pipe etc.) this is the 'source' of the ground used in the system.
 
As a TEST try unconnecting the ground connection at the Mojo, and see if the hum goes away.
IOW you may be grounded twice, which can cause hum due to a ground loop.
 
BE AWARE that by lifting the ground on the chassis, it MAY become a source of a shock by touching the chassis.
If this happens pull the plug out and re-connect the ground.
And if you are adventurous (and feel confident to do this) you can try this on other equipment in the audio chain, but be aware the same caution applies about being a potential shock hazard.
 
Now if it makes you uncomfortable in trying this, then don't and get an electrician or somebody you know who is 'handy' with electricity to help you with this. 
 
But ground loops are usually solvable
 
Does this answer your question?
 
JJ

Thanks JJ, I will start to experiment with the ground lead (we use 3 wires here in Netherlands as well).