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    Schiit Modius DAC Review and Measurements

    Not saying it's needed, but there are micro USB cables from "audiophile" vendors, at least Wireworld (up to 3m) and Audioquest (up to 5m).
    Post by: Alcophone, Oct 23, 2020 at 12:17 PM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Saga Thread

    Jason on Head-Fi:
    Post by: Alcophone, Oct 23, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiity rumors (and SBAF talks about McDonald's)

    [IMG]
    Post by: Alcophone, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    They wouldn't happen to be on sockets so I can stick some SparkoS opamps in, would they?
    Post by: Alcophone, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    There were conflicting reports on Head-Fi, but the latest was to not do it:...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    From a MUTEC MC-3+ USB, clocked by a MUTEC REF 10. Using an external clock adds a sample rate converter to the signal path (albeit with the same...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 20, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    I'm at around 3 o'clock on low gain when cranking it (with the help of a Rythmik F12G subwoofer), and the Rag 2 did a beautiful job with...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    When you posted your review, I had only really used the Rag 2 with speakers, so I was curious to see whether I could replicate your findings,...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    I agree. If the sub is single ended, you could put a SYS between the preout and the sub, I suppose, or even a Saga to have something with a...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    Correct.
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    That's right. I'm using a subwoofer (and don't want to use it with headphones), so even if the preouts were on all the time (as I had expected...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    It's almost cold when running speakers as well (speakers with 4 ohms/86 dB efficiency), slightly warmer in the back than the front. Way cooler...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jun 24, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    I received a replacement unit today and am happy to report that it appears to be fully functional. No buzzing even at high gain. Headphones with...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jun 20, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    Said buzzing unit is on its way back to Schiit (currently out for delivery) and a replacement is expected to arrive tomorrow. I can provide an...
    Post by: Alcophone, Jun 19, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Life after Yggdrasil: Watering the Ash

    I don't know if DIY is possible, but the SchiitFerBrainz video on the Vidar makes it seem like it wouldn't be to hard for that one at least....
    Post by: Alcophone, Jan 25, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers