| Re: Ordered a Schiit Mimir DAC [message #99131 is a reply to message #99126] |
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positron
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Wayne Parham wrote on Wed, 03 December 2025 09:35
Those guys are kind of the "new kids on the block" and I'm eager to hear what you find.
Hi Wayne and All,
Received the basic Mimir dac. No Forkbeard module, no preamplifier,
just the dac. Cost was $299 plus tax and shipping. Looks great, simple
to use.
Separate external power transformer supplied for linear power supply,
just plug in, or use the USB for power. Transformer use increases the
output voltage spec. I auditioned with both power sources.
Toggle power switch on back. No thumps on power on. Simple front
push button switch to activate individual inputs.
Basically no specs given, except usb supports up to 32 bits/384 khz.
Also came with 1 meter usb, A and C ends.
My computer is using VLC Media Player. I used the Mimir supplied usb
as I had none with C end as I had no other USB with C connector.
I used Tidal and YouTube. I have ~50 hours of play time. Sound seems to
be stabilized.
I don't take much stock in other's reviews because I know little about
the quality of the audio systems others use. Schiit also makes some
claims.
I have auditioned the Denafrips Pontus, basically all the Chords including
the Dave (12 grand), and probably another one or two from other audiophiles
and now I do not miss any of them.
The Mimir is simply incredible. The harmonic structure from deepest bass
through the highs is incredibly natural. Great dynamics, dimensions,
tonal balance, everything sounds amazing. With all polypropylene
decoupling capacitors in my audio system, years of listening testing,
we can perceive 1 part in 4,000,000. Using 20 log equation,
that is -132db down, so extremely transparent.
There is a sonic difference between YT and Tidal. I do not know how
Tidal sonically compares to Roon, Qobuz, Deezer etc.
In conclusion, the piano and other instruments sound so gorgeous
from deepest note to highest register. I still almost cannot believe it.
I guess one can conclude I highly recommend it.
Cheers
pos
PS. I do Not have any affiliation with Schiit Audio.
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