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    Saga 2 Ideas from Freya S?

    I got the Freya S because of the two Balanced inputs. One for the Bifrost 2 output and the other for a future PS Audio Stellar phono stage. The PS...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya + and S Impressions - Stream of Consciousness

    You were right that I had not switched it to the SE inputs. I have mostly used USB and XLR inputs. Thanks for the helper.
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Aug 3, 2020 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya + and S Impressions - Stream of Consciousness

    I was running in Nexus mode. I suppose I could go straight from the Bifrost 2 into the Jotunheim via SE inputs and bypass the Freya completely....
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Jul 24, 2020 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya + and S Impressions - Stream of Consciousness

    I just received my Freya S this afternoon and am loving the musicality of the Bifrost 2 and Freya S. The clarity is amazing to these ears....
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Jul 23, 2020 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    This answers my question about what is enough power? I had Aegir on my list but have picked up on rumblings around here that one may not be...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    Good call on providing a tone arm already installed with a cartridge on new sales of the Sol. I've used the AT95E for a few years now and IMO it...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Mar 18, 2020 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Computer Audio Players

    I use Audirvana 3+ on a Mac Mini. Prior to buying the Audirvana, I used VOX on my MBP. All the FLAC files played quite nicely. Downside is VOX...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Mar 10, 2020 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Mac Mini issues with DSD

    I moved my Audirvana 3+ from a MBP to a Mac Mini recently. All the music resides on two external SSD's. Somehow I managed to get multiple copies...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Mar 10, 2020 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    I picked up a B Stock Bifrost 2 for $639 and have had it running for the past 24 hours. Previous DAC was the Multibit option on the Jotunheim. I...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Mar 6, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    If you’re using MM cartridge, the previous Mani will work. I’m going with a MC this time and need the 59 dB gain from a new Mani. * I had...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 19, 2019 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    The head shell seems too short for any cartridge the size of your Denon. I won’t try to install the incoming Denon 103R if the size of the real...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 13, 2019 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    I use the Wyrd with the Jotunheim. I was experiencing some some music that had drop outs and some sounded pretty awful. For B stock $79 the Wyrd...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    Before applying your dislike to my comment, did you consider that the reason I want XLR outputs is to connect to my Jotunheim's XLR inputs? I want...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    1. The pics indicate the tone arm is too long to work with the setup. Maybe back it off to a 10" arm will allow more space for the cartridge? I...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    Thanks for updating us Jason. I will stick with mine and work with your Customer Service as required. Besides shipping back from Canada is a...
    Post by: GoodSchiit, Sep 12, 2019 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear