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Post by klinemj on Jan 25, 2016 18:12:48 GMT -5
I need to stop reading threads like this or I might just buy some Schiit.
Mark
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Post by brubacca on Jan 25, 2016 20:29:35 GMT -5
Did anyone else see that Darko uploaded a review of Gumby to his website? Apparently the Gumby sounds like a lime tastes, or some schiit like that. I don't know why I read his reviews.
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Post by klinemj on Jan 26, 2016 3:29:56 GMT -5
What kind of lime? That makes all the difference, ya know. Key lime, no. Lime and the coconut, I say "doctor...." And that sounds good!  Mark |
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Post by jdubs on Jan 26, 2016 7:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by jdubs on Jan 29, 2016 15:58:56 GMT -5
Got my Schiit, finally! (That never gets old) It's warming up as we speak. The "get a better source" light it on, as I kinda figured with the Airport Express. It doesn't really fit my gear, so this is the best layout I can come up with. Too many odd width components! Attachments:
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Post by garbulky on Jan 29, 2016 16:22:40 GMT -5
AND HOW DOES IT SOUND?! HEHE
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Post by jdubs on Jan 29, 2016 16:46:51 GMT -5
AND HOW DOES IT SOUND?! HEHE Not like Schiit! Really just started playing with it. Weirdly, the "buy better gear" light goes out when I stream from Tidal via my iPhone, but comes on when I stream from my computer. (All via Airport Express) The relays clicking while it's deciding which reclocking to use are pretty loud and can disrupt the music a bit. I'm gonna have to spend some time with it. Initial impression is it has a more "full" sound compared to the XDA-2 and previous Arcam CD player I had. I've read that it sounds more analog, and that's probably accurate. |
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Post by paintedklown on Jan 29, 2016 21:21:35 GMT -5
AND HOW DOES IT SOUND?! HEHE Not like Schiit! Really just started playing with it. Weirdly, the "buy better gear" light goes out when I stream from Tidal via my iPhone, but comes on when I stream from my computer. (All via Airport Express) The relays clicking while it's deciding which reclocking to use are pretty loud and can disrupt the music a bit. I'm gonna have to spend some time with it. Initial impression is it has a more "full" sound compared to the XDA-2 and previous Arcam CD player I had. I've read that it sounds more analog, and that's probably accurate. Please keep us updated as you have more time with the Yggy! Congrats on the new DAC. I have been drooling over Schiit's multibits for a while now. Gungnir MB vs Yggdrasil: USB output from my music server, feeding my new Mjolnir 2 amp via balanced cables. There is a definite difference between the two DACs. It is subtle, not as obvious as the very marked difference when moving to Schiit's MB technology from, well, every D/S DAC I have ever used. The difference between Yggy and Gumby is in the texture and detail. The Yggdrasil reveals more subtle details and sounds more dynamic. Gungnir is actually a little warmer sounding to me and reminds me of the sound I enjoy in many tube-buffered preamps. Gungnir will be a fine replacement to the Wavelength I was using at my desk. Yggdrasil will return to my main 2-channel system, where is excels driving a loudspeaker-based system. But, for half the cost, the fact that Gungnir achieves nearly the sound of Yggdrasil is an amazing feat and points to the quality and innovation of the Schiit MB filters. I think it is very much worth whatever they decide to charge for it. David, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Have you ever done a comparison of any Schiit multibit to the Emo DC-1? |
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Post by jdubs on Jan 30, 2016 7:36:53 GMT -5
paintedklown, I have the gumby.
I let it play all night to really get warmed up. I'll have a chance to listen a little later.
One issue I'm having is I sold both my XDA-2 and REL subwoofer this week so1) I can't A-B, and 2) my system sounds different. It was sounding harsh on the top end but I think it is due to lack of depth at the bottom. My floorstanders have a lot of impact in the bass, but you have to push them. They also have a ribbon tweeter ABOVE the dome, so they can get harsh. I need to finish my DIY subs to really balance the system. I had to take the buyer when I had him, though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2016 7:47:37 GMT -5
I'm always so close to buying the Yggdrasil then turning the Schiit away. My main drawback is it has to be on all the time to get the most out of it. I do not like to keep my electronics on all the time unless I'm actually playing something. I will warm up the pre and amp for about 20-30 minutes before playing music but I do not leave them on all the time.
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Post by jdubs on Jan 30, 2016 9:02:15 GMT -5
I'm always so close to buying the Yggdrasil then turning the Schiit away. My main drawback is it has to be on all the time to get the most out of it. I do not like to keep my electronics on all the time unless I'm actually playing something. I will warm up the pre and amp for about 20-30 minutes before playing music but I do not leave them on all the time. I don't see this as a negative. I just 12v trigger the rest of my system and leave that Schiit on. |
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Post by vneal on Jan 30, 2016 9:12:46 GMT -5
I have heard they sound like Schiit
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Post by jdubs on Jan 31, 2016 14:37:07 GMT -5
I had my doubts at first. I thought it was actually worse than the XDA-2 because it sounded harsh without the dynamics that I love so much about my system. Was I wrong!!
After some break-in time, as well as some time for my ears to adjust to no subwoofer, this thing is amazing. The word that comes to mind is "warmth". I can see why it has been described as analog sounding. The detail comes through, but with such a warm, full sound it's hard to believe it's coming over wireless received by a $100 airport express. The midrange isn't as forward as the XDA-2, and that will take some getting used to.
One complaint: the reclocking takes a second to read the digital signal and the relays will click and the music will be interrupted for a split second. Usually only does it at first, but I've had it happen part way though a song. No way to lock that into one mode or another.
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Post by Soup on Sept 9, 2016 17:07:45 GMT -5
Thinking of picking up a Schiit multibit Gumby to replace my 2Qute............ Schitt is getting a new stock of both Gumbys & Yaggys in about 1 week..........  |
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Post by brubacca on Sept 9, 2016 17:16:56 GMT -5
Warped Mind has heard both.
I have a Gumby. I like it, but if I had the cash I would have tried Yggy.
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Post by garbulky on Sept 9, 2016 17:20:49 GMT -5
Can't tell you how much I want that yggy!!!!! But for me, two things stop me. I need to buy a fully balanced preamp first. And that means the Audio GD HE-1.
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Post by brubacca on Sept 9, 2016 17:40:10 GMT -5
Thinking of picking up a Schiit multibit Gumby to replace my 2Qute............ Schitt is getting a new stock of both Gumbys & Yaggys in about 1 week.......... What was not to your taste with the 2Qute? |
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Post by vcautokid on Sept 9, 2016 17:55:27 GMT -5
Great to that Schiit order went through. They are great products.I love my Magni 2 Uber. Congrats to all who bought.
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Post by vneal on Sept 9, 2016 18:44:53 GMT -5
I too ordered a little schiit
lyr2 tubed headphone amp
can't wait to see if it sounds like schiit
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Post by vneal on Sept 13, 2016 5:53:40 GMT -5
Still waiting on my Schiit
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