Comments on Profile Post by Lyander

  1. Melvillian
    Melvillian
    Yes because the USB input on the Modi Multibit is terrible. I was using optical because of the weirdness (glare and treble emphasis) happening in the treble with USB.
    Oct 16, 2017
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  2. Lyander
    Lyander
    Thanks @Melvillian, but was a bit unclear since I was trying to fit my question into 140 chars without resorting to txt speak, haha. Meant to ask whether the Eitr outperforms the iFi Micro iDSD (which I already happen to have on hand and plan to keep) as a USB to SPDIF converter, and if yes, by how much.
    Oct 16, 2017
  3. Lyander
    Lyander
    I knew from the thread that USB on the Modi Multibit is... sub-optimal. Would demo Eitr, but Schiit is hard to get in the Philippines, so all I can do is ask and hope someone did a iDSD v. Eitr comparison :P
    Oct 16, 2017
  4. Melvillian
    Melvillian
    My apologies, I misunderstood the question. I haven’t had a chance to try the iDSD so I wouldn’t know. Both the Eitr and USB Gen 5 (on my Gungnir Multibit) are excellent though. My suggestion is if you don’t feel the need for the eitr, then maybe it’s not needed.
    Oct 16, 2017
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  5. Lyander
    Lyander
    No worries, I was also at fault for the obtuse wording :)

    Well the built-in iPurifier thingamabobble should be fine, but the nervosa makes me wonder if I'm not maximising the Modi Multibit. Ah well, time for that once I actually get one. Thanks!

    ... Still hoping for impressions though XD
    Oct 16, 2017
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  6. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    From one filipino bro to another: sell ifi. Eitr + Modi MB is a sweet little setup.
    Oct 16, 2017
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  7. Lyander
    Lyander
    Definitive proof, right there. haha, guess I'll save up for a bit longer so I can get both as a package, save a bit on shipping. Thanks!

    (Might still keep the iFi around for travelling to hotels or what, but if funds are tight I'll let it go :P)
    Oct 16, 2017
  8. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    How much was all this? And what headphones and amp?
    Oct 16, 2017
  9. Lyander
    Lyander
    How much was...? $430 for the Schiit plus however much it'll cost to get them cross-Pacific, haha.

    Sold off a lot of gear recently for reasons, left with X00 EBs, iDSD silver, and an HP-V1 porta hybrid amp. Eventual upgrade to HD800 once I can manage, plus getting friend pricing on a LP G109A when said friend "upgrades" to CMA-600i.

    (Really though, this means a lot, know you're busy. Thanks.)
    Oct 17, 2017