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therealbrookthecook t1_j5ru9s1 wrote

Now drive them Balanced. There's a reason the headphones in the pictures on the Schiit website are all plugged in by the 4pin Balanced. https://www.schiit.com/products/jotunheim-1?Finish=514&Module=517&Voltage=520&Plug%20Type=522&

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AnOldMoth t1_j5spwcy wrote

If I recall, the SE output of Jotunheim 2 is sort of there for convenience, and built mostly around the balanced output.

So for those who talk about balanced audio not making a difference (I am one of those people, it normally doesn't make any difference at all), it does for this specific amp.

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K-LAWN t1_j5svdin wrote

This is often the case with balanced amps. They’re designed to be used with the balanced output.

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OverL1ke OP t1_j5r9x21 wrote

Just amazed,after being in this sub for so long i honestly didn't except the amp to make any difference to me but it did!,the bass got so much more punchier,i am hearing details in songs that I've never heard before,soundstage feels a tad wider(this is one could be placebo but i really think the stage feels wider) sound is super clean with my new dac,i am really happy about this purchase

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[deleted] t1_j5s85wv wrote

HD 800S is very picky about the source. Enjoy!

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TehBeast t1_j5rbs9o wrote

That's awesome to hear. I plan to have a similar setup soon, I got the Jot 2 with the integrated DAC module and waiting on the HD800S in the mail. What DAC are you using?

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OverL1ke OP t1_j5rdgoj wrote

hi,i'm using the smsl su 9n,i heard that the dac module of the jot 2 measure really bad so i got a standalone dac instead,enjoy the hd800s! they truly something else:)

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TheFrator t1_j5rindr wrote

How loud do you have it?

I have my Jot 2 (with balanced in from a Bifrost 2) at 12 o'clock in low gain with my LCD-5. And this is with a -12 dB headroom for my EQ.

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OverL1ke OP t1_j5rkdlu wrote

About 1 a clock,but i do use a lot of eq,so something like -13 -15 pre amp, I'm using the rca,still waiting for my balanced cables haha

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TheFrator t1_j5rkvzt wrote

Gotcha. The photo makes the dial look like it's at 3 o'clock. Once you get balanced you'll need a lot less gain with the Jot 2.

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killthrash t1_j5u9184 wrote

Is that a yellow composite video cable you’re using on your dac? You need some cable therapy.

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OverL1ke OP t1_j5u998d wrote

Nope,using only the white and red

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killthrash t1_j5u9izw wrote

Right, but that cable was made for connecting VCR’s in the 80’s. Lol

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OverL1ke OP t1_j5ufgng wrote

lol yes,i am still waiting for my regular rca,you think it's matter?

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killthrash t1_j5ufxnq wrote

You need two short XLR interconnect cables to run a balanced setup. You also need an XLR cable for your HD800S.

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