Nice Affordable DAC from SCHIIT with more to come . . .

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,852
    edited July 2011
    Nice one Mike... you drop this stinky thread on us, knowing it would only create a SHCIITstorm. Thank god they dont make cables.


    Guess you can hoist up that "mission accomplished banner now.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It's got excellent reviews, great aesthetics and the build quality under the hood is top notch. My only complaint is that there was no reason they couldn't have figured out another name and the quirkiness, ads and smiles just aren't that funny. The sole reason I would simply move on to another brand, seriously....it's just dumb.

    Agreed Mark, but it wasn't enough to scare me away! It isn't written on the device from anything I can see. Just a logo, which I can handle. It just says BIFROST on the front. I just pre-ordered one!

    It will be my first external DAC and it has Asynch USB at 24/192!!! I figured it is worth a shot, and if for some reason I don't like it, I can sell it used or return it minus shipping and %5...

    I probably shouldn't say this since I just bought one and it will fuel the fire, but I wonder if their support email is schiitdontwork@schiit.com :eek:

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,852
    edited August 2011
    That email address is wrong DC...

    It should be schiitdontwork@EATschiit.screwed
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    That email address is wrong DC...

    It should be schiitdontwork@EATschiit.screwed

    Wow! I sure hope not :D It seems like a decent DAC based on a decent chip. I should hopefully have it for the LSiM 703 demo at my house!! We will see then. I have never owned an external DAC and I am hoping some other folks will bring some other DACs to test and compare. We shall see! Other than their crazy name, they really do seem like a good company that makes nice gear. I typically stick VERY much with time proven used gear, as can be seen by my signature, but this one just tempted me too much for a budget DAC and USB interface.

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited August 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    Agreed Mark, but it wasn't enough to scare me away! It isn't written on the device from anything I can see. Just a logo, which I can handle. It just says BIFROST on the front. I just pre-ordered one!

    It will be my first external DAC and it has Asynch USB at 24/192!!! I figured it is worth a shot, and if for some reason I don't like it, I can sell it used or return it minus shipping and %5...

    I probably shouldn't say this since I just bought one and it will fuel the fire, but I wonder if their support email is schiitdontwork@schiit.com :eek:

    Don

    Awesome Don, let us know how it sounds...or doesn't. Is this in preperation for the LSiM or just because you wanted a new toy? : - )
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Awesome Don, let us know how it sounds...or doesn't. Is this in preperation for the LSiM or just because you wanted a new toy? : - )

    Honestly? A little of both... :biggrin: I have always wanted a external DAC, and this LOOKS good on paper, which we all know only tells parts of the story. I am really hoping to have some other DACs to compare it to at the demo to really see if it is up to snuff! If there other products are any indication of there quality and value, this SHOULD be a great performing product at its price point and probably at least one major bracket or 2 up from it pricewise. I guess we will find out!

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited August 2011
    Scatological references,aside...Thanks for posting this.Impressive for the price.....especially with the ease of upgrading.I have the Zhaolo 2.5c Dac(china).....think I'm going to go with this US made beauty...peter
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,200
    edited August 2011
    I'm one of the first on the demo tour. It looks like early Sept. for it to start making the rounds. It'll be fun comparing it to my CA DacMagic.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited August 2011
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I'm one of the first on the demo tour. It looks like early Sept. for it to start making the rounds. It'll be fun comparing it to my CA DacMagic.

    Please let me know your impression....I'm seriously looking at this Dac......thankx.peter
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,067
    edited August 2011
    I'm going to need a new dac soon so I'm taking a schiit.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    Does anyone know if this supports 88.2 and 176.4? I have an email into support, I was just curious if someone else had already asked.

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2011
    Looks like a slight delay on shipping these, but I should have mine soon! Anyone else got one yet?

    I do have 2 of their headphone amps, the Asgard and the Valhalla, and they're both fantastic. I don't know how the Bitfrost will compare to my MF V-DAC, but I'll keep them both, I'll keep the better one here on the headphone rig at home and move the other to the office. The guys at work love my Asgard, them cracking jokes about my Schiit never gets old.

    I actually disagree with Mark, I think the name IS a reason to buy their product, its a nice conversation piece. The fact that they sound good is still primary, but alot of stuff sounds good...
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited October 2011
    I am still waiting for my Bifrosft with USB also... I ordered a Valhalla today to go with the the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro (250 Ohm) I just picked up. I needed closed back for isolation at work... The 600 ohm in the 770 flavor seem to have seriously rolled off bass! Pretty excited about the combo. I will be running it out of my laptop at work sourced from Foobar 2000 going out through HRT Music Streamer II... Should be a pretty decent combo!

    The Bifrost will be run in my 2-Channel rig.

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2011
    Wyred 4 Sound will be coming out with some more affordable DAC's soon, hopefully they'll be competitive with the Schiit mentioned here. :cheesygrin:
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited October 2011
    I'm literally taking a Schiit while reading this.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited October 2011
    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    I'm literally taking a Schiit while reading this.
    Who gives A Shitt what you are doing?
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  • IRLRaceFan
    IRLRaceFan Posts: 172
    edited October 2011
    Did anyone who ordered the BIFROST receive theirs yet?
    HT
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 | Magnepan 1.7 | Polk LSiC | Polk VM20 | Polk DSW microPro 2000 | Parasound HCA-2205A | Oppo BDP-93

    2-Ch
    Cary SLP 30 Tube Preamp | Polk LSi7 | Carver M1.5t | Audio-gd Digital Interface | W4S DAC-2 | MAC Mini | Denon DP300f & Pro-Ject Debut III TT's
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2011
    I know some people have received theirs, I got in late in the game and still waiting on mine. Anyone here receive one and care to post their thoughts?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited December 2011
    Hey Assimilated,

    How do you like that 880T compared to the 650HD?

    Regards,

    Mike
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2011
    $5 says it sounds like Schiit.
    Testing
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2011
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Hey Assimilated,

    How do you like that 880T compared to the 650HD?

    Regards,

    Mike
    The beyers are more lively than the senns. The senns have better bass, everything else is better on the beyers for me.

    The senns have a laid back sound with strong bass response.

    The beyers are more forward and although they're not as strong with low frequencies I do prefer their overall sound and they're more fun to listen to for me
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2011
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    Who owns the company? Mr. Dumas?

    No....it's some SCHIIT head
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited December 2011
    AK4399 mated to a discrete analog stage for $349 sounds promising.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited December 2011
    Literally laughing to the point where my stomach hurts at the name...
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
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    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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