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Xonar Essence STX DAC vs Bifrost... and a couple other questions
2 Questions FIRST QUESTION I currently own an HD 650 running through a Fiio E9, using my Xonar Essence STX as a soundcard. I already have a Schiit Valhalla on the way. Should hopefully arrive tomorrow in working order. For the most part, I do enjoy the sound of my HD 650s...- asgiov
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- asus-xonar-essence-stx schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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DIgital Coaxial vs USB, any sonic differences?
Hi all! I had a question concerning the two signal transports, Digital Coaxial and USB. I am not sure which part of the forums this thread should truly be categorized under, but I posted here in the "Computer Audio" forum due to my question concerning the Digital Coaxial output on my...- Destroysall
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- schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Optical cable sweet spot?
I have read a couple of different posts on other forums regarding the length of an optical cable. It was in reference to a home theater setup, so I wanted to bring it here to see if it's orif it applies the same. I read that optical cables have a length sweet spot for quality between 7'-15'...- meeklo062704
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- schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Advice connecting headphone amp to main integrated amp
I will be adding a Schiit Valhalla headphone amp to my 2-channel music system and I'm wondering about the connection to my main amp. My source is a Mac mini connected via USB to a Schiit Bifrost DAC. From the DAC I connect to a NAD C356BEE integrated amp. From the pre-outs on the amp I connect...- danr43
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- audio-gd-nfb-15-1 sennheiser-hd-600 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit!!!! My Bifrost died...
Working fine yesterday. I turned it on today and nothing, no light, no sound... Support request sent to Shiit. Time to say hello to 5-year warranty!- Dougeefresh
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Difference between Schiit Bifrost and O2 amps
Dear friends, until a little time ago I was a rather satisfied user of an ODAC+O2 combo driving my Sennheiser HD600 at home. I mostly listen to concerts (piano and viola my fav instruments, Gould, Argerich and Maisky my trinity for that ). Opera, pop (mostly 60, 70 and 80s), jazz (bebop to...- rjalex
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- schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Optical DAC for less than $500. Suggestions?
I am looking for a DAC upgrade for my current setup. My setup is as follows PC - ODAC - Burson Soloist - Beyer T1s. I would really like a DAC that has optical inputs. If I can get a DAC/AMP that performs as well as my current setup that would be even better. My budget is around $500 so...- draven5494
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- burson-audio-soloist-amp beyerdynamic-tesla-t1 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DAC or AMP, which will improve sound the most from my computer
Hope this is in the right area, I'm sure this has been covered before however i could not find it. So here goes I'm coming from a high end home analog set-up using edgarhorn speakers and set amplification, bi-amped with solid state on the bass. All my source was analog or tubed CD players, I...- joespride
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit DAC - Headphone & Speakers?
Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the Amp and DAC world. I've been reading a bunch on here the last few months. I seemed to have stepped in some Schiit and I don't want to wipe it off. :D My question is, what DAC do I need to run headphones and speakers? Will the Loki work or do I have to step...- BabylonDown
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- schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Stack vs Woo Audio 7
Which would pair better with a set of Sennheiser HD 700's? Bifrost/Lyr vs Bifrost/Valhalla vs Bifrost/Asgrad 2 vs Woo Audio 7- Simo123
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- schiit-lyr sennheiser-hd-700-headphone schiit-valhalla schiit-asgard-2 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Looking for a player that has a line out to my DAC, supports FLAC, and has either expandable media or Network Access.
Hey guys, I'm removing my PC from my setup. My Current setup was: PC>>Schiit Bifrost DAC>>Schiit Valhalla>>Headphoens. Now, I am looking for a method of playing my FLAC Files. I want it to have a true dedicated Line Out to either via Optical or Coaxial. Thoughts?- DaggothReborn
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- schiit-valhalla schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Using an USB DAC or USB AUDIO INTERFACE to listen music.
Hi, I intend to upgrade my sound system. I am considering that using and USB DAC or USB AUDIO INTERFACE to listen music. I read some reviews which indicate that using an USB AUDIO INTERFACE will release a very beautiful sound. However, some other reviews show that USB DAC sound is excellent...- lJustinl
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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EQ Question
I'm totally a novice to this just as a warning. I'm running a Schiit Bitfrost DAC through my windows 7 pc via usb. I listen to almost 100% of my music through Spotify. I know that messing with EQ's degrades the sound quality but I'm trying figure a way to boost the bass output by a few notches...- DenonBeaver
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- microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-upgrade schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Audio confilcts
I'm having issues with only being able to run one audio stream at a time. I'm currently running Windows 7->Essence stx toslink out->Schiit Bifrost->Bottlehead Crack->Sennheiser HD650. Before I got the Bifrost, when I was running rca out from the stx, I could pause a movie in jriver to watch a...- meeklo062704
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- asus-xonar-essence-stx bottlehead-crack-otl sennheiser-hd-650-headphones schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Gaming with a USB DAC and mic
Hi Guys, I am looking for a solution where I can use my existing cans with a USB DAC/Amp (bifrost+magni) and still be able to use a mic (TBD) with a loop so I can hear myself talk. Right now the only way to enable this is to plug my headphones into the amp and use a USB webcam with mic...- browncow
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- schiit-magni schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Ground loop isolator getting EM interference from amp
Hi All! I recently bought a Schiit Lyr + Bifrost combo and have been having some trouble with an apparent ground loop in the circuit. I have purchased a ground loop isolator, and this appears to have resolved that issue, however, I am now getting EM interference from the Lyr into the isolator...- tim79b
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- schiit-lyr schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Help with ps3 audio optical output settings
I am outputting my ps3 audio via optical to the schiit bifrost, then into an integrated amp powering 2 passive speakers When I set the audio output settings (optical) to dolby digital 5.1, the audio works through the speakers when utilizing the ps3 interface, but once I start playing a...- mac336
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- schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Asgard 2 / Bifrost vs M-DAC
After harvesting this forum for a week (so much info on here ;) ), I currently narrowed my choice to two options for driving my DT880s (Manufaktur 250 Ohm): - shiit bifrost + asgard 2 - Audiolab M-DAC I already auditioned the m-dac and liked what I heared, although I would still characterize...- BDM-Fi
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- schiit-asgard-2 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Need Help DOUBLE CHARGE ON E-PAY on ASGARD 2 from SCHIIT AUDIO
Hi guys, I just got double charged for the payment of Asgard 2 from Schiit Audio Has this ever happened to anyone? I live in Bangkok, Thailand and my brother used my debit card to order the Asgard 2 on 16 of May. I got charged once that day. Then I got charged again on 31 of May (in...- Chawanwit
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- schiit-audio schiit-asgard-2 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Bifrost or Audio-gd 2.32
Hi everybody! So, after long searching of DAC I stopped and have two options: - Schiit Bifrost with Uber and USB Gen2; - Audio-gd 2.32 with TXCO USB-32. I prefer warm sound (but same time not crazy about it) with deep bass. First time USB's going to be the main source. Could you help...- NickTS
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How can I listen to High Res above 96hz
Hi I have a 2009 mac mini which is limited to 96hz. What type of computer can play higher res files than a mac mini? I am using a matrix headphone amp and Schitt Bifrost optical connection. Headphones Denon d-7000- henree
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- computer-audio schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Replacement DAC section for NuForce Icon HDP?
Hi All, I frequently use a Wolfson DAC -equipped SACD player's analog outs into a NuForce Icon HDP. I really like sound of those components, together, and so I am pretty happy with the amp section of the Icon HDP w/ a linear power supply. However, taking the same Redbook audio...- Krutsch
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- dacs schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Advice on which AKG combo?
Gentlemen! I've been reading the forums for months regarding amps, dacs, k702/q701, and k550s. I have this illogical devotion to AKG, due to my previous AKG headphones, and have trouble deciding between two different type of headphones. I recently received a cash bonus from work so I have the...- Shervin
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- schiit-lyr jds-labs-odac akg-k-702-headphones jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier audio-gd-nfb-12 akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line akg-k-550 schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Amp + DAC vs Sound Card for AKG K701
Firstly I'm not sure where this post is suppose to go so if its in the wrong place I apologize. So I've begun to start my dive into better audio and I've chosen my first set of what I would consider "real" headphones. I've chosen to go with the AKG K701's. I've read many reviews and it...- Valgrave
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- jds-labs-odac jds-labs-assembled-objective2-headphone-amplifier akg-k701-studio-headphones schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Beyer T1 vs Audeze LCD 2.2?
What would the general consensus be on these two fine phones? Currently I have the Beyer DT990/600 and a Headroom micro amp/dac which is just ok but definitely tons of room for improvement. I feel like these cans are just under-powered and really want to upgrade to one of the above headphones...- commtrd
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- schiit-lyr beyerdynamic-dt-990-600-ohm audeze-lcd2-planar-magnetic-headphones schiit-mjolnir beyerdynamic-tesla-t1 audeze-lcd2-rev-2-planar-magnetic-headphones headroom-micro-dac schiit-audio-bifrost-dac
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)