Schiit Eitr with Aurender N100H

@dpetr

Glad Schiit took care of that situation for you.

I’m interested in this Eitr, myself. Currently using a V-Link 192 USB/SDPDIF converter and happy with it. It sounds better than running coax out of an Aries Mini directly into the Gungnir DAC. BUT, of course, always curious about how something new might sound especially if the price is right.  Less than $200 for Schiit’s Eitr is right for me.

Can you provide any comments about sound with the Eitr vs that Singxer F-1?  There is a pretty active Eitr thread over on HeadFi.org (you might already know about this).  One of the posters there said the Eitr was better than the F-1 which in turn, he though, was better than the MF V-Link 192.  Would be great to know your opinion.  Thanks.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-eitr-impression-and-usb-spdif-converters-discussion.856159/

@dpetr 

Thanks very much, dpetr.  Exactly the info I was interested in.  Appreciate you taking the time.  I didn't know that Mutec device you mentioned.  ! Wow when I looked that up.  I'm guessing that's in another league from Singxer or Eitr.  

I use a Douk Mall split USB cable (separate leads for power and signal) with the power source being a little 5V Enercell AC/DC converter plugged into an APC H-10 power conditioner.  Hopefully, there's enough space (width) when the Enercell is removed to plug in the Eitr wall wart.    

Take care and thanks again.  

dpetr -
Interesting to read your history with these converters. What surprised me was that things definitely sounded better using the Aries Mini USB into the V-Link and then coax out to the Gungnir (bought open box without USB input). That is to say, sounded better than running coax direct from the Aries Mini to the Gungnir. Dunno why that was the case but it was not subtle.

A favor to ask, but only if you can reach it easily: How wide is that wall wart that comes with the Eitr? If it’s tough to get to (behind the rack or something) don’t worry about it.

Thanks for the size info, dpetr. At the risk of becoming tedious (assuming I’m not already! ;-) What sort of width does the Eitr wall wart have? i.e., the dimension of the face with the AC prongs...1.5" tall but how wide?? THANKS again.