Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

Discussion in 'Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers' started by Rotijon, Jul 17, 2017.

  1. Cspirou

    Cspirou They call me Sparky

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    I know the iPhone works with the Fulla 2 (using the additional power port) and the Wyrd. They have said that Gen 2 and Gen 3 is powered by the computer whereas Gen 5 is completely self-powered. The only reason to have an external hub is to supplement the current and if the claimed 0mA power spec is true, then I would be very surprised if it didn't work with a simple lightening to USB adapter.

    While it's a little early to find testimonies, I'm sure people will confirm this over the next few days.
     
  2. rott

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    Glad I waited this long before trying to "fix" the USB chain to Gungnir Multibit. I hung on to the faith that Schiit would deliver some nervosa salvation at a great price. Eitr it will be for me.
     
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    Ok so I just got the Eitr in and installed. Initial impressions vs the old chain. (PC -> Wyrd -> Intona -> Gustard U12 -> Gungnir Multibit)

    The Eitr for $179 is an amazing piece of equipment!

    Isolation from noisy USB... Check!
    Good clean S/PDIF conversion...Check!

    The Eitr vs the current setup was if a veil was lifted from the sound and it was less congested and more open.

    My main issue with connection to my PC was very noisy USB ports from the motherboard. I spent $$$ on multiple upgrades to my PC, power and audio chain hoping to rid this noise issue to no success. I then tried the Intona for isolation. Now this did work... and I was happy for a while until I upgraded from the Modi Multibit to the Gungnir Multibit... Now I wanted coax for the Gungnir Multibit. I happen to have a Gustard U12 on hand for another project (car audio related...don't ask). So I tried this until I found a better S/PDIF converter. I was actually looking for one when I saw the rumors for the Eitr. Boy I'm glad I waited. This fixed every issue I had for a fraction of the cost I have invested so far... WHY couldn't this little box have been out a few months ago lol, it would have saved me a good chunk of money and frustration!

    So all in all this is an awesome addition!

    Also... I didn't feel like waiting on the turn around on the Gen 5 card, so I opted for the Eitr.
     
  4. Jozurr

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    Is there any benefit of going from Eitr > Transformer for AES> AES Yggdrasil vs Eitr > SPDIF Into Yggdrasil, other than XLR not carrying noise after the transformer in the first setup?
     
  5. Luckbad

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    By the way, has anyone had issues getting the drivers to properly install along with ASIO on their machines?

    I actually had an issue both at home (Windows 10) and work (Windows 7). The solution, curiously enough, was to plug the USB into my MHDT DAC and it installed fine (uses the same USB receiver).

    It's probably lingering driver bullcrap from the MHDT variant of the driver.
     
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    And to further clarify, assuming you went with the AES route, would there need to be a coaxial-to-BNC cable in the first part of that chain? So it would be: Eitr > coaxial-to-BNC cable > Transformer for AES > XLR cable > AES Yggdrasil ? Are there any SPDIF-to-AES transformers that have a coaxial end rather than a BNC end? (I already have my CD transport using Yggdrasil's coaxial input, so I'm going to have to go AES with something, even if there's no sonic benefit, just to accommodate both sources.)
     
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  7. msommers

    msommers High on Epipens

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    That seems like an awful lot of added crap just to use an aes input @Jozurr . Not really sure that's worthwhile
     
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    Agree with @msommers. I'm only a fan of complications in watches. Audio is one of those things that seem to work better with fewer things in it.
     
  9. Jozurr

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    Just figuring out if I can use an Eitr somehow. I don't have another DAC and dont want to wait 10+ days for the Yggdrasil to get upgraded to Gen5. Seems like it's not worth it to change from the SU-1 to Eitr unless there is no difference in sound between the SU-1 via AES into the Yggdrasil or direct SPDIF into the Yggdrasil via Eitr. I know that @Torq has mentioned some slight improvements of going Eitr > Spdif > Transformer > AES into the Yggdrasil, but that seems like a longer route to take, unless that is definitely better than going straight SPDIF into the Yggdrasil.
     
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    I just received these three today:

    Vali 2
    Modi Multibit
    Eitr

    Works excellently through Mac computer. My regular set up is Gungnir Multibit-Mjolnir with Audiophilleo DDC. Looking forward to comparing Eitr with Audiophilleo.

    Now my problem: My iPhone and iPad are not working using Eitr neither with CCK regular nor CCK USB 3 adapters. I have tried with Tidal, Pandora, and YouTube. No sound to headphones. Visually I see the music playing as in the time is increasing on the song. iPhone is using 10.2.1 version and iPad is using latest IOS version.

    If I take Eitr out of the loop and connect my iPad or iPhone directly to Modi Multibit USB then it works great using either CCK adapter.

    Is anyone else running into this issue with Eitr and iPhone and any possible solutions? Thank you.
     
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  12. JK47

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    Eitr has arrived and piped into Gungnir Multibit via $1 Monoprice BNC to RCA coax adapter. Gungnir Multibit's coax is occupied by my CD player. Works like a charm. Yay, Schiit Eitr !!!
     
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    Well I've had a chance now to hear the Eitr and compare it to Uptone Audio USB Regen (orange I believe) on my EAR DAcute, which does not have asynchronous USB. Previous devices have all made the DAC sound worse, you named it I've probably tried it. This Eitr does sound better than the Uptone Audio Regen, but for my DAC, it doesn't blow it away. Soundstage is better, treble and transients are tighter. All of which is good and it's what I'd recommend for this DAC. The thing I find most intriguing is for the first time, I can't hear any difference in USB cables. I know it's unpopular to say that they make a difference, but I've heard it and can't deny it. With the Eitr, I can't tell the difference between a fancy Furutech cable and a Amazon Basics cable.
     
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    I have the exact same setup for work, and iphone/ipad doesn't work either.
     
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    Anyone able to get Eitr to work with iPhone/iPad?
     
  16. Cspirou

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    AES is really only is you are running extra long cables from the source to the DAC, that's why studios use it. If your Eitr is right next to your DAC then it's unnecessary.

    Already a couple posts where they can't get the iPhone to work, which is disappointing. I wonder if the Gen 5 input is the same.
     
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    It is indeed disappointing if Eitr does not work with an iPhone or iPad. I need something that acrually works with a iDevice to watch Youtube music videos.
     
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    Since with the Eitr (and USB GEN5), the usb cable is completely electromagnetically and eletrostatically isolated from the rest of the audio the system, you shouldn't be able to hear a difference.
     
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    Might as well call this the Schiit 3itr.

    I've purchased 3 of these now, complete with taxes because California.

    One for work, one for home, one for a friend.
     
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    Huh???

    The poster could hear the difference in USB cables before Eitr. As Torq said, power cables were not mentioned...only USB cables.
     

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