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Discussion in 'Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units' started by purr1n, Aug 11, 2017.

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  1. gixxerwimp

    gixxerwimp Professional tricycle rider

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    Hmm ... the estimated ship date for the combo unit is earlier than the amp-only unit. You'd think the drop that closed first with simpler internals could get built sooner. Not trying to stir up shit. Just seems strange.
     
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    Is anyone trustworthy reviewing this yet?
     
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    @Marvey and @Vansen are if you ask me...
     
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    @Hands posted impressions, too.
     
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    Some consider @Hands trustworthy, others might not. ;)

    Edit: winky added did clarity.
     
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    Sorry! I was talking specifically about the combo unit with SDAC built-in since the convo had switched in that direction!
     
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    As @Elnrik says, how exactly are you planning to stack a Bifrost on top of a CTH? Wouldn't you put CTH on top of Bifrost instead?
     
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    @DigMe I believe @Marvey is your best bet then, since I assume he probably has had it for the longest time even testing the LSR30X w Jot using the SDAC given his comments then.

    From the blog, SDAC's a slightly sweeter Modi2 while MCTH is a more neutral tube amp with slightly more glare in treble than the likes of Vali 2, so it depends on your signature.
     
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    Yeah, I've read the separate assessments of each. Just wondering about synergy with them together.
     
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    I'll have the SDAC on Thursday. I'll let you guys know sometime next week on my thoughts. Plenty of time before the drops ends.

    Trying to find that dislike button, but can't seem to locate it.
     
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    I'm pretty sure @Hands is about as reliable as they come if you know his tastes.
     
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    And Customer Service now knows what is going on...sorry for the weekend hassle!
     
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    This thing will fly off the shelf like the 6xx.
    Schiit is getting some serious competition now.
     
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    This ^

    Now to be clear, I do prefer the Modi Multibit to SDAC on MCTH, but Modi Multibit is CONSIDERABLY more expensive than SDAC. And I understand the appeal of an AIO.
     
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    I swear I added a winky emoji :p

    Only meant to add @Hands to the list of reliables and make a poor attempt at humour.
     
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    I knew you were joking, @gixxerwimp and I found it funny.

    (I made my most ridiculous joke post in the Big D thread and didn't think it needed an emoji. It spurred a discussion on the pros and cons of my post. I think I learned a lesson. It was lost in the Big Server Burp - probably just as well.)
     
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