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Author Topic: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.  (Read 35822 times)

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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #80 on: July 14, 2014, 11:49:59 PM »
Quote from: Elysian on July 14, 2014, 11:46:05 PM
Not sure if this was asked earlier, but does anyone know if the Wyrd carries power? I use a Wavelength Wavelink as my USB/SPDIF converter, and it has an internal battery that's constantly charged via USB.

I do get occasional pops and clicks when using my computer while listening to music, so I'm thinking this might be just the device to eliminate that. I'm just concerned that it won't charge my Wavelink if the USB doesn't carry power.

If it cleans up the audio as much as it has for you guys, then that's another nice benefit :)
The Wyrd definitely supplies power to the USB port. That's part of the point of the Wyrd is to provide cleaner power to the USB DAC. I use it with USB powered DAC's like the Geek Out 450 and an HRT microStreamer.

I don't see any reason why it would not charge the Wavelink.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #81 on: July 14, 2014, 11:57:17 PM »
Awesome, thanks! Just wanted to be completely sure. Think I'll be picking this up soon.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #82 on: July 15, 2014, 03:20:51 AM »
Quote from: Out Of Your Head on July 11, 2014, 07:45:29 AM
@marvey: I saw you post in the turntable thread and the shout box about the Wyrd and Modi combo.

If you have a chance, can you elaborate on your impressions? I have never heard a Modi and I am not sure what people think of the Modi pre-Wyrd. (I guess I should search) But I am curious how much difference the Wyrd makes with the Modi.


How does the Wyrd+Modi compare to the Bifrost Uber USB 2?


Also, not sure if you have any experience with the HRT microStreamer, but I would be curious to know how the Wyrd+Modi combo compares to the microStreamer.

Thanks,
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Don't have Bifrost on hand for direct comparison, but I suspect Bifrost is still better, even moreso with the Wyrd in-line.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #83 on: July 15, 2014, 03:58:57 AM »
Quote from: marvey on July 15, 2014, 03:20:51 AM
Quote from: Out Of Your Head on July 11, 2014, 07:45:29 AM
@marvey: I saw you post in the turntable thread and the shout box about the Wyrd and Modi combo.

If you have a chance, can you elaborate on your impressions? I have never heard a Modi and I am not sure what people think of the Modi pre-Wyrd. (I guess I should search) But I am curious how much difference the Wyrd makes with the Modi.


How does the Wyrd+Modi compare to the Bifrost Uber USB 2?


Also, not sure if you have any experience with the HRT microStreamer, but I would be curious to know how the Wyrd+Modi combo compares to the microStreamer.

Thanks,
-Darin

Don't have Bifrost on hand for direct comparison, but I suspect Bifrost is still better, even moreso with the Wyrd in-line.

I have an Uber Frost 2 but no wyrd.  Used to have a Modi but gave it up for the Frost.  Bad idea in retrospect I guess.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #84 on: August 16, 2014, 06:39:23 AM »
Very disappointing to be lurking on here for months trying to scavenge on the promised impressions/reflections that never materialize. I will put my money where my mouth is and purchase one and I promise, I'll leave some impressions, lol.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #85 on: August 16, 2014, 07:14:37 AM »
Quote from: adamaley on August 16, 2014, 06:39:23 AM
Very disappointing to be lurking on here for months trying to scavenge on the promised impressions/reflections that never materialize. I will put my money where my mouth is and purchase one and I promise, I'll leave some impressions, lol.
Did you not read the last 7 pages of the thread? A good chunk of us posted impressions. Usually brief and to the point - this isn't 6moons.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #86 on: August 16, 2014, 07:19:05 AM »
That. And stuff sprinkled throughout other threads and some places on HF.

I think people are too busy enjoying to worry about posting.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #87 on: August 16, 2014, 09:21:14 AM »
I can further state that after ≈750+hrs the gap between cat7 and usb is narrower still.


I still haven't performed my 'experiment' yet but hope to soon.


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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #88 on: August 16, 2014, 11:26:26 AM »
Plenty of impressions here, dunno what you're on about. I would have been tempted to get a Wyrd if it weren't for Schiit not having the power adapter in 220V.
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Re: This is Wyrd! Holy Schiit Batman! Schiit Wyrd Impressions.
« Reply #89 on: August 16, 2014, 12:03:54 PM »
I don't remember anyone's saying it made a major difference. It doesn't even seem to be categorically good--more system dependent. Impressions are like that, especially with tweaks.
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