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    schiit mulitbit dac differences

    Actually you can try just the firmware upgrade, which is using the A2 firmware in an A1, basically bring it to a GS. I upgrade to the new firmware...
    Post by: leafy, Mar 30, 2020 at 6:13 AM in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I recently switched from hifiberry digi+ Pro to PI2aes for the native AES connector for my Yggdrasil. When I used the digi+Pro, I had to solder...
    Post by: leafy, Jan 30, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    Unison might even be straight BWD to the DAC chips, remembering @baldr 's preference to throw i2s out.
    Post by: leafy, Aug 30, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Freya + and S Impressions - Stream of Consciousness

    Very happy with Freya S, just one small item on my wishlist - The ability to go 1 click at a time with the volume knob/remote.
    Post by: leafy, Jul 3, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    4 New Schiit Preamps (Saga and Freya variants)

    Yes, we mainly listened to the gain vs tube, wasn't very strict about the exact volume but I think we did enough to tell the difference. And no,...
    Post by: leafy, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    4 New Schiit Preamps (Saga and Freya variants)

    I did passive, didn't like it, S-buffer was pretty good, best is Nexus gain. Mainly doing Nexus vs Tubes because I think that was the primary...
    Post by: leafy, Jun 6, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    4 New Schiit Preamps (Saga and Freya variants)

    I heard Freya-S vs Freya+ with a single Vidar driving Maggie 1.7s at the Schittr last weekend. I ended up buying the S. Some personal...
    Post by: leafy, Jun 6, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    Passive Schiit shootout: Saga vs. Freya vs. SYS

    Does one still turn on the power when operating Saga or Freya in passive mode? Or, are they operable when not turned on? How does powerless...
    Post by: leafy, May 9, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    Pictures of your speaker system

    I second this method, my theory is that this brings your ears onto the same plane with the drivers which is making the difference. This is very...
    Post by: leafy, Apr 8, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    Pictures of your speaker system

    [IMG] Current setup with Yaggdrasil/Jotumheim/Vidar and a pair of LS50. I haven't decided whether I want a subwoofer yet. And the speaker...
    Post by: leafy, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I think it would make sense for the next schiit preamp (if any) to be a tube hybrid, with gain stage roll-able and solid state driver stage.
    Post by: leafy, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I am wondering if you have tried mixing the LISSTs with tubes? Specifically input stage with real tubes and driver stage with LISSTs?
    Post by: leafy, Oct 19, 2018 in forum: Preamps
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    I hope they try to "recycle" those chips one way or the other instead of just throwing the whole thing away (or should they be returned to the...
    Post by: leafy, Jan 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    Any idea what the "firmware update for the DSP board" comprises of? The "glitch fix" seems to be there for quite a while so it's probably not why...
    Post by: leafy, Jan 16, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    In another thread there were talks about Vidar not able to hit really low and the high is grainy. Has anyone notice that?
    Post by: leafy, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Power Amps