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  1. yotacowboy

    yotacowboy McRibs Kind of Guy

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    It's a softer sheath, kinda similar to stock HD650 cable, but larger in diameter/size. I wouldn't say it's VERY flexible, like silicone, but i don't find it stiff, and it's not microphonic, ime.
     
  2. aamefford

    aamefford Nothing like chamberpot coffee

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    I have one that was shortened and terminated in mini XLR, with the remaining cable used to make a balanced XLR, single ended 6.5 mm TRS and a 3.5 mm TRS with mating mini XLR in the other end for a multi use cable. Give me a shout if you are interested in it.
     
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  3. aamefford

    aamefford Nothing like chamberpot coffee

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    @Kattefjaes you are indeed correct. I’ve edited my original post to reflect this. For the record, here’s a link to the post i misremembered.
    http://www.superbestaudiofriends.or...t-mb-a-terse-ribald-comparison.308/#post-6660
     
  4. captkirk

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    @aamefford I'm thinking you might want to see what @Luckbad has to say. With his DAC experience, and that he’s also running a Crimson, he’s probably best suited to provide most “synergistic” advice.

    I moved from the Modi Multibit to the Bifrost Multibit and thought both were about par in overall performance. Moving up to the Gungnir Multibit was quite a step-up subjectively: more resolving, cleaner, better dynamics, finer layering, deeper and more open stage. All this running SE’ed.

    That said, I did not run either Modi Multibit or Bifrost Multibit with an Eitr or better SPDIF source. Just non- Gen5 USB.
     
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    That doesn't give either DAC a fair crack of the whip, mind. They sound like blurry, soupy crap like that. It'd be like judging a Vali 2 on the stock tube ;)
     
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    Agreed. I now have Eitr with my Modi Multibit, and the differences with the Gungnir Multibit are much less stark. Goes to show the value of a good source.
     
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    aamefford Nothing like chamberpot coffee

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    I use Eitr to Bifrost Multibit. I have used it with Modi Multibit, and the Eitr to Modi Multibit to vali2 will eventually end up either downstairs or at the office. Back to back, non blind and switching cables around comparison, I think I can hear a very (very) slight difference between Modi Multibit and Bifrost Multibit. Maybe. Speaks volumes for the Modi Multibit. For the “main” rig, I like the form factor of the Bifrost Multibit (larger, more awesome, Man ;~)

    The takeaway so far, is kind of what I expected - that the Gungnir MB is a pretty big (as far as DACs go) step up.

    1) To clarify - the improvements are there SE from the Gungnir as well?
    2) If anyone with triple secret knowledge cares to chime in with a GTCTTWW comment.....

    Thanks all.
     
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    I can confirm - beyond any doubt whatsoever - that the Gungnir may or may not receive an upgrade, and it will occur possibly sometime in the future.

    I know this, because Tyler knows this.


    I hope that helps.
     
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    +1 for the Fight Club reference
     
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    Schiit would be crazy to reveal anything. Everybody about to purchase a Gungnir Multibit (even an Yggdrasil) would put it on hold.

    For all we know, they may already be silently shipping an upgrade and announce it months later, like they did for Yggdrasil.
     
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    Yes. You are making very hard work of this ;)
     
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    aamefford Nothing like chamberpot coffee

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    And I greatly appreciate your efforts everyone! Thanks all. I know what I need to know.
     
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    Anyone willing to buy and measure the Philips SHP9500s? Commonly on sale for around $50. goldenears and rtings have some measurements already and rtings recommend them as their #1 audiophile headphone because of the value. I think they deserve more attention as a budget recommendation. Theyre a little bright but Ive angled the stock pads and its helped. And there is a peak somewhere up there that I need to eq because it bothers me a bit. I bought these as an upgrade to SR60e. I also own porta pro, px100, and pk1. The Philips remind me more of an AT AD900 I had which I think was closer to $200 used, except these are brighter. A Grado and Audio Technica hybrid.

    http://en.goldenears.net/31990
    https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/philips/shp9500-hifi-precision-stereo
     
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    @aamefford and @Ice-man , thank you. I’ve looked about and I can’t find a 3-meter cable with TRS. Do you write Oppo and ask? It seems they don’t have any PM1 cables on their website, and I’ve found only XLR on third party sites that are pretty expensive.

    @aamefford - thanks for the offer, but sounds like my desire for long and TRS don’t match what you have. Maybe somebody else has a spare they’re willing to sell. (Cannot yet post a WTB to the Sales forum, but maybe I’ll see if there’s a PM-1 thread. )
     
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    @skem I am confused by the non-braided part of your request. However I usually get my no-nonsense cables from Venus Audio on eBay. They have a 10' Canare cable, with options for both 1/4" and 4-pin XLR, for $70.
     
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    Thanks @sheldaze. It’s an ergonomics and storage issue. I don’t doubt they could sound a bit better but other factors intervene.
     
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    Ok now for something completely different. Vinyl is my preferred method of physical media. That said I haven't been doing it for very long and Ive put a minimum amount of money into it.

    I have an old Technics SL-B3 turntable, it needed a belt, so I replaced it. It needed a cartridge so I got a Audio-Technica AT-4412XE , It was a direct replacement for what I think was an at-12? that came in it originally. I run a Schiit Mani into my stereo system.

    It sounds ok, but never great. Which for such a small investment I understand that's probably all I'm ever going to get out of it.

    so the questions I have is how does something like the SL-3b compare to something newer and entry level like a project Debut or u turn? Just going off of numbers when I was working on the Technics they don't seem to offer anything more, but numbers aren't always everything.

    What really is driving this is the imminent release of the Sol. Is something like that going to be a marked improvement over what I have now?
     
  18. monacelli

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    Based on impressions from guys who have stopped by the Schittr, the Sol would represent a clear step up from a Technics belt drive 'table. I would consider a move from your current deck to a Project Debut Carbon or a U-Turn Orbit to be a side grade (at best). It would also be a costly side grade since the U-Turn with acrylic platter and decent cart runs $370 and the carbon runs $400. If you're interested in the Sol, it would probably be worth it to wait and read the early impressions of the production version. In the meantime, you could experiment with a different cart since it sounds like that's probably the area where you could make the biggest gains with your current system. That's totally just my opinion based on being in a similar situation with an entry-level deck.
     
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  20. loki993

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    Im not sure, but I think the conclusion I came to with cartridges I think it was the cart that original came with the table was pretty decent for the price and getting an upgrade would have cost more than I was willing to spend at the time.

    considering that the SOL is coming out this year most likely and how much of an improvement it should be hopefully, Im not sure how beneficial it would be spending likely hundreds of dollars on cartridges...the money should be better spent on the turntable.
     
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