Schiit Loki & Meridian Director shootout

[Pider]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

You will NOT be disappointed!

To really get the most accurate assessment of Loki's performance, though, you need to listen to some native DSD content. You can purchase and download over 150 titles at Super Hi-Rez at Acoustic Sounds.



If you want a short list of recommendations, I can provide one.

Absolutely!

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by Pider

Hmmmm. I've decided to try the Loki. Will order one today. PCM to DSD via JRiver, eh?

I am sure you will love it. The options when used together with J.River are very compelling.

[junker]

I have an ifi iUSBPower on order and I'll let you know how it goes...

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by junker

I have an ifi iUSBPower on order and I'll let you know how it goes...

Where did you order the iUSBPower from. I was thinking of getting one but could not find an online dealer that sells them.

[altbrewer]

Originally Posted by ronenash

Where did you order the iUSBPower from. I was thinking of getting one but could not find an online dealer that sells them.

There are two online dealers in Chicago that are listed on the iFi web site under sales.

[Pider]

Researching this more, JRiver recommends a benchmark of 3000 or above to do real time PCM to DSD conversion. My laptop PC gives me 2384. My music server, cobbled together from old parts, gives me 2540.

You can access the benchmark through Help > Benchmark.

Can someone who is doing this successfully check their JRiver benchmark score as a comparison before I order the Loki. I'll probably get one anyway, but I was hoping to use the PCM to DSD feature that JRiver offers. This would solve an issue I have with my current setup, plus allow me to explore the DSD world.

Thanks.

[junker]

Music Direct carries ifi now with free shipping.

musicdirect.com/p-160962-ifi-micro-iusb-power-supply.aspx

That retail network was terrible for a company such as AMR. I've had it ordered for a week or so from MD but I think they are still awaiting their 1st shipment. Masterlu should carry ifi too!

[junker]

Also try not to use 2 cables with the iUSBPower if you don't have to...

Either use a hard USB Male A to Male B adapter (awkward...) or a 6" Belkin from Amazon. I'm hoping the hard adapter works and I'll run the PS hole shot right into the Loki. Then you can focus on the best USB cable going into the PS:

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by junker

Music Direct carries ifi now with free shipping.

musicdirect.com/p-160962-ifi-micro-iusb-power-supply.aspx

That retail network was terrible for a company such as AMR. I've had it ordered for a week or so from MD but I think they are still awaiting their 1st shipment. Masterlu should carry ifi too!

Thank you Junker this is very helpful. I will look it up.

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by Pider

Researching this more, JRiver recommends a benchmark of 3000 or above to do real time PCM to DSD conversion. My laptop PC gives me 2384. My music server, cobbled together from old parts, gives me 2540.

You can access the benchmark through Help > Benchmark.

Can someone who is doing this successfully check their JRiver benchmark score as a comparison before I order the Loki. I'll probably get one anyway, but I was hoping to use the PCM to DSD feature that JRiver offers. This would solve an issue I have with my current setup, plus allow me to explore the DSD world.

Thanks.

My music server gives a benchmark of about 2500 and has no problem doing real-time PCM to DSD conversion with all music files at all sample rates.