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Schiit said static blewup the op amps on my Jot 2. Apparently not the first instance of this happening, early model issue Feb 22, 2024

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    1. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Schiit said static blewup the op amps on my Jot 2. Apparently not the first instance of this happening, early model issue
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    2. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      My Jot 2 repair shipped back and it said "Replaced both channel op amps." I thought fully discrete meant no op amps. What am I missing?
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      2. Gazny
        Gazny
        Maybe flybacks
        Feb 20, 2024
      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        probably failed servos. the DC servos use opamps.
        Feb 20, 2024
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      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        So it blew after I plugged in a pair of 579's to the 1/4. Just cascading component failure?
        Feb 20, 2024
    3. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Now oats are contaminated? porkers
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      2. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        The frustrating part is they didn't disclose what brands lacked contamination, other than basically everything not organic, of which 12.5% still tested positive
        Feb 19, 2024
      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Feb 19, 2024
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      4. Josh83
        Josh83
        EWG generally does good work. Yeah, it tends to have much more conservative thresholds than government agencies (or, of course, the chemical industry). But if you’d prefer to err on the side of caution, it’s not a bad source, especially because the number of consumer publications doing lab testing is dwindling.
        Mar 6, 2024
    4. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      My Jot 2 just blew a puff of smoke out the top after I plugged an old pair of Senn 579s in. Still works but no idea what happened.
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      2. AlPastor
        AlPastor
        Any updates on what blew? The volume knob on my Jot 2 is extremely hard to pull off (push on not set screw).
        Feb 2, 2024
      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        None yet.
        Feb 2, 2024
      4. Vansen
        Vansen
        My money is on a blown capacitor since it still works.
        Feb 2, 2024
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    5. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      How many headphone amps and DACs have you owned over the course of your life? For me, Amps: 8 DACs: 4
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      2. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I'm waiting for the hidden SBAF Zenmaster to come out of the shadows and say "1 of each. My satisfaction was immediate and lasting, and I knew there could be no more, so bought nothing else." Cue gong as they bow and disappear for another 1000 years.
        Jan 23, 2024
      3. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I've been in the headphone/amp hobby for almost 20 years. I started with a Headroom Total Bithead and a DT880 and slowly worked my way up to TOTL over time. I have found a measure of satisfice with my current gear, but I know I would not have achieved this without the journey through mid-fi and endless tweaking.
        Jan 24, 2024
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      4. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        In other words, the reason I'm satisfied with the Phonitor X and Kenzie Ovation for ZMF headphones is because this gear synergizes and best meets my weirdsies regarding audio.
        Jan 24, 2024
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    6. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Schiit told me the silver lathed 30mm knobs are no more. Sucks, they look way better than the beadblast version that doesn't shine.
      1. joch
        joch
        That's a shame, but I guess cost and availability probably played into it
        Jan 16, 2024
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        That is terrible. The powder coat gray is not to my liking either.
        Jan 17, 2024
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    7. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Running Dante > AES > Yggdrasil. Yup, AES is good. Tried Dante > AES on Modius and realized that DAC is better than I credited it.
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      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Dante Virtual Soundcard on the PC > Audinate ADP-AES3-AU-2X2
        Jan 9, 2024
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      4. Justin S
        Justin S
        interesting...very interesting (twirls moustache)
        Jan 9, 2024
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      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Had to use a USB-Eth dongle because the Asus Mobo and Dante didn't play nice. Rare but I've seen NICs that hate this or hate that device for no good reason
        Jan 9, 2024
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    8. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Thanks to @penguins got some new Sovtek 6922s on MJ2. Bit lean and polite but overall, actually very clean
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    9. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Anyone else feel Unison treble transients can be a bit dry? Unison lows are tight but I prefer jittery toslink for slightly softer highs.
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      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        Could also be your PC / laptop. USB takes two. The sender makes up 50% of the sound. PC / laptop USB implementations will vary.
        Dec 26, 2023
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      4. joch
      5. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I never like the idea of bad digital connections for good synergy.
        Dec 28, 2023
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    10. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Swapped in my Yggdrasil A2 cards to see how it does with MJ3. Let the warm up begin...
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      2. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Yggdrasil Analog 1 and Modius AKM
        Dec 15, 2023
      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        A2 has exited the main congestion phase and starting to hear the famous plankton come through. This is a really good combo with MJ3. Engagement on the wide. Very hard to put down.
        Dec 16, 2023
      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        ...And 5 hour power outage from rain frosted Yggdrasil's warmup. Back to square one. lol
        Dec 21, 2023
    11. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      After 2 weeks of acclimating to MJ3 and then throwing MJ2 back in first things that hit are how much distortion MJ2 has and how V shaped.
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    12. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Any experience with Norne silver/copper cables? I don't want to buy another Senn OEM HD800 cable that will crack to pieces.
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      2. zonto
        zonto
        Forza Audio Works has a hybrid silver/copper cable that you may want to try if the Norne doesn’t work out. The brand is well-reviewed on the forum.
        Dec 3, 2023
      3. MisterRogers
        MisterRogers
        I've used all flavors of Norne for years. I'd go right to the Forza Audio Works hybrid silver / copper. Absolute best bang for buck.
        Dec 3, 2023
      4. zonto
        zonto
        I guess as I’m also curious as to why the hybrid cable is desired for the HD800? I would think, in a vacuum, that an all-copper cable would be a better match for that headphone?
        Dec 3, 2023
    13. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      MJ3 ship date hasn't slipped yet...fingers crossed
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    14. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      I finally destroyed my HD800 Senn XLR cable. Anyone have a factory Senn XLR cable they want to sell me?
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      2. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        Nov 3, 2023
      3. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        more digging in the cable drawer: 3m Cardas Clear Light HD800 XLR; 5m DIY Furutech FHD-35 w/ PlusSound HD800 connectors and Neutrik XLR.
        Nov 3, 2023
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      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I'm a bit of a purist on the no adapters thing. I still have the stock 1/4 cable too and I actually have a Audiophile Ninja XLR HD800 cable that I'm using but I can hear the difference been the Senn $300 cable and it (highs are rolled) I appreciate it though! And yes, the Senn cables fall apart after 10 years.
        Nov 3, 2023
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    15. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Someone suggested some high quality rubber feet for MJ3 and now I can't remember the make. Anyone recall?
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      3. atomicbob
        Oct 22, 2023
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      4. internethandle
        internethandle
        Herbie's are legit in that they are meant to compete with other "high end" feet X times their price via a proprietary silicone blend, but whether that makes enough of an audible difference to justify price is gonna be a personal judgement call, I think. Diversitech pads are fine too, IME.
        Oct 22, 2023
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      5. internethandle
        Oct 23, 2023
    16. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Should we start a googlesheet to re-create the SBAF glossary?
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      3. shotgunshane
        shotgunshane
        Could it be a cache issue with your browser? I still only get the restored thread.
        Oct 12, 2023
      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Same post name but post number is different? The old link that is dead is audio-terminology-subjective-terms-used-on-superbaf.3400, the link that works goes to audio-terminology-subjective-terms-used-on-superbaf.11665
        Oct 12, 2023
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      5. shotgunshane
        shotgunshane
        Oh, you mean the link on the page. I was thinking search results. I’ll see what I can do.
        Oct 12, 2023
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    17. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Trying first pair of Grados. My coworker felt they reminded him of standing at a record store listening station 30 years ago.
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      3. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        @joch ugh thanks, that brought back a memory that I can smell...
        Oct 11, 2023
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      4. zottel
        zottel
        I was in my teens then. It would never have come to my mind to think about the smell of the headphones. :) It was just great to listen and discover new music.
        Oct 11, 2023
      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Other reactions at work: "They cost $125? Should be $25, if that" "They sound like my 90's walkman." I don't agree though. On MJ2+Yggdrasil, Sr80x is actually kinda impressive value. Very detailed, dark blackground, expected lively mids which works with MJ2 V-shape, jarringly realistic timbre.
        Oct 13, 2023
    18. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Jason mentioned a Valhalla 3 in 2024 over on the other site. Let the speculation begin
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      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I'm curious how one makes Val 2 more FV, given that FV was a super Val 2.
        Oct 6, 2023
      4. internethandle
        internethandle
        5 tubes! ;)
        Oct 7, 2023
      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Be interesting fitting those into the mid-size chassis
        Oct 7, 2023
    19. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Cleaning closet. Any friends want a free DarkVoice 336SE? Just pay shipping.
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      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Confirming still available
        Sep 10, 2023
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      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I will take. To mod, because basically this is the same as a pre-built Crack.
        Sep 10, 2023
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      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Sep 12, 2023
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    20. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      Heretical hereticism: what if Folkvangr simply had output caps? Would it have less distortion and be better?
      1. Friday
        Friday
        Not sure about less distortion, but probably not better. Output caps have been associated with sins of omission like the Valhalla veil and the Aliexpress 1969 JLH amplifier's lack of detail
        Aug 29, 2023
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      2. nishan99
        nishan99
        If someone put an output cap that would be truly ironic LOL.
        Aug 29, 2023
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      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        You could add caps. You wouldn’t even have to open the amp, just make a filter between the amp and the headphones

        I assume it would cause more distortion though, not less
        Aug 30, 2023
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    Gender:
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    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Occupation:
    Senior Broadcast Engineer
    Gear List:
    Home
    • Dante Virtual Soundcard > ADP-AES3-AU-2X2 > Yggdrasil GS or A2 > Mjolnir 3 > HD800SDR / HD6XX

    Work
    • Schiit Unison > Modius > Jotunheim 2 > HD600

    Retired
    • Mjolnir 2
    • Darkvoice 336SE
    • Folkvangr
    • Ragnarok 2
    • Gungnir Multibit A1
    • LCD-2 (rev1)
    • ZMF Aelous
    • DCA Ether 2
    • Modi Multibit
    • Loki Mini
    • Vali 2
    • Lyr 3 (4490 G2)
    • Wyrd
    • Ultrasone 750
    • HD579

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    Home: Dante Virtual Soundcard > ADP-AES3-AU-2X2 > Yggdrasil A1/A2 > Mjolnir 3 > HD800 SDR / HD6XX
    Work: Schiit Unity > Modius (AKM) > Jotunheim 2 > HD600