New Schiit / Preamps and Power Amp (was Putting the Schiit Signal Up)

Discussion in 'Preamps' started by purr1n, Oct 6, 2016.

  1. mkozlows

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    If you've got a Gungnir Multibit, you wouldn't use the Eitr, you'd get the Gen5 upgrade board, which is basically an Eitr minus the intermediate coax.
     
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    Well shit. I purchased a Lynx AES16 a couple of months ago, to use with my planned setup. Was worried the older and "cheaper" cards would be hard to find in the future. Now there is Gen. 5 USB, maybe I jumped the gun.
     
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    I'll probably stick with my Hifiberry Digi+ Pro setup for a while but maybe I'll eventually pick up an Eitr
     
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    Mike said you can do either since the Eitr also uses Gen 5. The Eitr can also be used with other DACs. For my use case, getting the upgrade board makes less sense.
     
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    It's probably too early to tell but I have a feeling a dedicated Lynx studio audiocard is still going to be better than an external USB/Coax converter device. #jumpingtoconclusions
     
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    Eitr has the brushed finish (which DOES weigh into my buying decision), and if the SPDIF isolation is as good as they say it is, maybe a slight advantage over a straight Gen 5 upgrade.

    Also probably less lead time, but you lose out on the rolling warranty benefits.

    Guess it really depends on what matters most to you, because obviously you wouldn't need both.
     
  7. Mshenay

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    This... I just got a Belkin Gold USB cable as an upgrade over what ever stock one shipped with my amp. If something like this really does further clean up my dac I'd be purchasing one asap
     
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    Is it me, or does the Eitr seem overpriced at 180$? If it does only Coax SPDIF out, I have a hard time seeing why the price premium over the Wyrd (only USB out) would be justified...
     
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    It's a Gen 5 board, and for $29 more you get SPDIF output + casing. Not that bad.
     
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    Gen 5 board for the DACs is $150. This is basically an external version of that with an SPDIF converter added (and a case). I think we're spoiled by Schiit these days to see this as overpriced. And that's probably a good thing.
     
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    Well the Wyrd is basically just a powered USB hub. The Eitr, well one would assume it has the Gen 5 USB board and power source...
     
  12. Merrick

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    The Wyrd is a different product with a different purpose and different tech inside.
     
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    Price is competitive, the Gustard u12 is around $160 on amazon and there's another usb to spdif solution that's right around that price as well... Amazon has it as only a board with the casing seperate

    really $180 for new gen tech, seems fair
     
  14. trung225

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    Personally I found the new Eitr and the Singxer F-1 are comparable for a solid under-200$ USB-SPDIF converter. Both convert USB signal to SPDIF coax, both provide galvanic isolation. The differences is the USB chip and the method to provide isolation.
     
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    Well I purchased the Eitr... I have a Intona and a Gustard U12 on hand so I will see how this compares to that combo for isolation and spdif converting
     
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    thank you for that! Actually, the Etir is a big cheaper than the Singxer F-1, and it's pre assembled. Have you had a chance to listen to both, if so what audible difference is any have you found?
     
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    You can buy Singxer F-1 on amazon for 179$ with free ship, and Schiir Etir is 179$ too, so they are in the same price range. I had a F-1 before, but sold it.
     
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    There are lots of impressions of all the decrapifiers in a dedicated thread. Poke around and you'll find it.

    EDIT: http://superbestaudiofriends.org/in...crapifiers-pro-interfaces-and-bears-oh-my.62/
     
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    I wasn't impressed with the F-1 compared to a Pi with a SPDIF hat. I would hope the Eitr is better.
     
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    I still don't understand why monoblock Vidars only will support 8ohms, but a single can double down power (exactly double which is really impressive) and support 4 ohns. If someone smarter can dumb it down for me as to why this is I'd really be interested in understanding.
     

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