audioquest jitterbug

Posted by: analogmusic on 21 January 2018

I finally bought this little device which claims to reduce packet errors when used in series between a computer/mobile and a USB DAC.

I must say, I can hear a change for the better, between both my laptops (windows and MAC) and my Chord Dave, also between my IPhone and Chord Mojo.

Music does sound more engaging due to a reduction in noise.

It isn't a lot of money, and for once, this little machine does make a difference without asking for a lot of money.

I wonder if anyone else discovered this little gem with a Chord Hugo, Mojo or Dave?

Posted on: 21 January 2018 by james n

Interesting. I found one of these beneficial when i used to use my Mac Mini as a USB source. Conversely it didn't work so well with the Melco i now use (which is designed to be a low noise USB source). As you say, cheap devices so they are easy to experiment with (and send back if they don't work for you)

James

 

Posted on: 21 January 2018 by Mayor West

It's an excellent value for money tweak and works well with Hugo1. I've got two on my Mac Mini. Adding the second one didn't have as much effect as adding the first but it was still worthwhile. 

Posted on: 21 January 2018 by fatcat

I used one between my SBT and Mojo. I can’t say I noticed an improvement.

Didn’t save the Mojo from ending up on ebay.

 

 

Posted on: 21 January 2018 by Innocent Bystander

I use it on Dave’s input. Didn’t do a trial - the cost was so low that I simply got one because Rob Watts recommended it with Dave, saying that it improved his creation’s immunity from RF noise (note, I understood from RW’s postings that it is RF it helps filter the last vestiges of, rather than acting on jitter as its primary design intent).

Posted on: 21 January 2018 by audio1946

3 for 2 offer from analogue seduction last year,  use on qnap and zone ripper servers  seemed to improve high rez .  3rd on pc with  jrivers  certain improvement. worth a try 

Posted on: 22 January 2018 by Fergi

Use one between a usb stick, holding my down loads, and my streamer excellent results, lower noise floor, great sound.