Apparent differences noted between Eitr & mobo Toslink: Eitr-much more distinct instrument/channel separation; more treble with a little "hard edge" in highest highs. Toslink-more cohesive & centered image; more dynamic; nicer tone; less treble presence but smoother at the top.
Inputs also matter. This is a 20+ year old DAC? No idea of input quality.
That said, Eitr/Gen 5 only fixes so much shitty USB. Jason declared it was the 2nd-coming for marketing reasons, but Mike didn’t. Hence the new USB solution that’s pending.
True, inputs matter, and that may confine the value of my observation to this particular assortment of gear. I should have noted that with the vintage DAC, the Eitr has to go through an RCA/BNC adaptor, which is a handicap.
I’ve previously noticed differences between Toslink/Eitr through a Modi Multibit, and found myself with the same preference, but those were more similar and the differences more subtle.
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