New Schiit - Eitr 2, not just a USB input DDC (Unison 384) but full digital preamp with Forkbeard

[mSpot]

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So... just iOS or iOS or Android?

The Forkbeard Module webpage just got updated:

 

[90sNintendoKid]

My eitr 2 arrived today in the UK ( postage wasn't that bad )

When I went to the checkout it was $60 for shipping to the UK. I’ll check again.

 

[tamtam]

Can it control the volume level of the AES/EBU output?

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

Can it control the volume level of the AES/EBU output?

Nothing special about that output, has exactly the same functions as the others.

 

[tamtam]

Nothing special about that output, has exactly the same functions as the others.

Does it means yes or no

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

Does it means yes or no

It means if you buy the Forkbeard add-on then yes, but if you do not get the Forkbeard add-on then no.

 

[tamtam]

It looks like the Forkbeard doesn't work with the Remote control.
So I have to use the App to control the volume ? This is a bit annoying.

 

[tamtam]

From the manual:

1 Connect via USB to your computer, tablet,
phone or streamer.

I'm curious, when this gets hooked to a Mac. Does it leave the MacOS slider available or locks it on 100% ?

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

It looks like the Forkbeard doesn't work with the Remote control.
So I have to use the App to control the volume ? This is a bit annoying.

Yes it is.

From the manual:

I'm curious, when this gets hooked to a Mac. Does it leave the MacOS slider available or locks it on 100% ?

Sorry, don’t know. Don’t own one to try with my Mac.

 

[jjk1]

From the manual:

I'm curious, when this gets hooked to a Mac. Does it leave the MacOS slider available or locks it on 100% ?

And what about the volume slider on an IOS device? Is the slider locked at 100% or available to control the output volume of the Spdif output?
Thanks

 

[john61ct]

The Eitr 2 is primarily a DDC to add USB input.

If you don't need/want to use it as your preamp, then just buy it with no FB module.

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

The Eitr 2 is primarily a DDC to add USB input.

If you don't need/want to use it as your preamp, then just buy it with no FB module.

The Fletcher-Munson style Loudness feature is a really nice function of that Forkbeard module for people using it for a speaker setup regularly at low volume (but other times at reference volume).

 

[john61ct]

Yes, I will be testing three LC preamps

Eitr 2 is IMO most likely to have the best implementation

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[Jobian]

Can it control the volume level of the AES/EBU output?

My Eitr 2 forkbeard is controlling volume from Eitr to Stello DAC via AES output from Eitr.

 

[Jobian]

It looks like the Forkbeard doesn't work with the Remote control.
So I have to use the App to control the volume ? This is a bit annoying.

More than annoying if you own a old iPad or oppo phone or old iPhone SE ( won't download the app ) so i bought a SE gen 2 to use with the Eitr 2 ( works perfectly and you can name the forkbeard and having your name in schiits version of Norse rune on your app is pretty cool )

 

[Jobian]

So had Eitr 2 for two days so far and I like it ( I like all Schiit stuff I have two sys pre amps and a Eitr 1 and a Rekkr ) the forkbeard works really well ( very impressed actually )
I read somewhere it replaces a streamer? Can't see how? I'm getting a cable for my Wiim to fit onto Eitr so I can use it ( using iPad at the moment via cable ) I bought mine as I suspect will be discontinued like my Eitr 1 ( can see why as the Eitr 2 does more and sounds better ) but why discontinue the Rekkr? There is no other amp like it as far as I am aware? ( Try buying a secondhand one? Hens teeth come to mind ) Anyway moan over...the Eitr 2 is brilliant and my name on the forkbeard in runic form is worth the cost of the module lol

 

[SoySalsaPicante]

So had Eitr 2 for two days so far and I like it ( I like all Schiit stuff I have two sys pre amps and a Eitr 1 and a Rekkr ) the forkbeard works really well ( very impressed actually )
I read somewhere it replaces a streamer? Can't see how? I'm getting a cable for my Wiim to fit onto Eitr so I can use it ( using iPad at the moment via cable ) I bought mine as I suspect will be discontinued like my Eitr 1 ( can see why as the Eitr 2 does more and sounds better ) but why discontinue the Rekkr? There is no other amp like it as far as I am aware? ( Try buying a secondhand one? Hens teeth come to mind ) Anyway moan over...the Eitr 2 is brilliant and my name on the forkbeard in runic form is worth the cost of the module lol

It doesn’t replace a streamer per se, but lets you use your (old that’s sitting around unused) phone or tablet as a streamer by giving it an interface to a better external DAC than the phone in your phone or tablet.

 

[Jobian]

It doesn’t replace a streamer per se, but lets you use your (old that’s sitting around unused) phone or tablet as a streamer by giving it an interface to a better external DAC than the phone in your phone or tablet.

Think I misread the review ( not here ) but I really like my Eitr 2 and my name in rune form on the forkbeard is a nice touch!
Currently using my Eitr 2 with my Quad 909 and leema Xero speakers ( not a set up I especially like but with the Eitr into Stello DAC via AES it sounds very good )

 

[aaronth07]

It looks like the Forkbeard doesn't work with the Remote control.
So I have to use the App to control the volume ? This is a bit annoying.

Wait, Forkbeard doesn't work with the remote control!? I just presumed that it integrated with IR or even a fancy bluetooth remote. This is... disappointing to say the least. I haven't received one yet but I am kind of regretting my purchase at this point.

From the manual:

I'm curious, when this gets hooked to a Mac. Does it leave the MacOS slider available or locks it on 100% ?

I don't see why this should lock digital source volume (e.g. Windows, Mac, etc.) unless it comes with custom drivers, which it doesn't as far as I'm aware. This should just report itself as a USB audio device and leave it up to the system to configure.

The Fletcher-Munson style Loudness feature is a really nice function of that Forkbeard module for people using it for a speaker setup regularly at low volume (but other times at reference volume).

I've always wondered, is there a specific formula for the Fletcher-Munson curve to calculate parametric filters or exact values, or is it just increasing "treble" and "bass" until it sounds right?

 

[tamtam]

I wish schiit audio release some high quality ddc converters.
From any digital to any digital.
Like mutec 1.1+ but cheaper