[milosolo]

I wish it had analog outs and ins to support a phono stage for example. I can only hope that one of the Statement DACs will have this feature.

 

[grokit]

I would like to see what the back of it looks like.

 

[livewire]

Yeah, I think we all would.
As I said before, "the kimono's not off".
They are prolly debating the merits of pass-through RCA connectors
and who knows what other voodoo.

 

[Maxvla]

Base model will be a stripped down purpose built unit. This keeps quality high and price low. Don't expect more than a pair of RCA outputs on the back. Look for everything including the kitchen sink on the statement model, though.

 

[grokit]

Yes I would imagine debate/decision time is well over on the Bifrost, and I would bet you're right about the single output Maxvla.
I just want to see the back out of curiosity more than anything. Also looking for an announcement re the mid-grade unit's release date

 

[Hero Kid]

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[...] Look for everything including the kitchen sink on the statement model, though.

I'm not expecting a load of bells and whistles on higher models and I don't think you should. More bells and whistles, sure, but certainly not "everything and the kitchen sink". It simply isn't Schiit's style. Just because the higher end models will cost more (than base model) does not mean they will throw the rest of the budget towards "features". That is my take on it. I'm prepared to be surprised but I am not expecting it.

 

[caracara08]

Was just emailing back and forth wtih Schiit's only distributor at the moment, http://www.hideflifestyle.com/, the only have ONE preorder in.  no tax for californians.  their system isnt showing it, but it will be free shipping on schiit products. they dont charge your CC until shipment is ready and you can contact them at any time. theyre very responsive too. 

 

[leesure]

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The only thing stopping me from blindly ordering the Bifrost is the single RCA outputs. I wish it had two sets so I could output to the Lyr and my powered speakers separately.

You have a pair of outs on your Lyr...just run them to the powered speakers. 

 

[kwkarth]

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The only thing stopping me from blindly ordering the Bifrost is the single RCA outputs. I wish it had two sets so I could output to the Lyr and my powered speakers separately.

Why not simply use a good quality "Y" adapter?
 

 

[kwkarth]

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I wish it had analog outs and ins to support a phono stage for example. I can only hope that one of the Statement DACs will have this feature.

Wait a minute...

...We're talking about a DAC here, right?  We are not discussing pre-amps. 
 

 

[kwkarth]

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You have a pair of outs on your Lyr...just run them to the powered speakers. 

I use the line outs to drive secondary gear all the time.  The Lyr works very well for this purpose.
 
 

 

[milosolo]

Very true. There are several "pre-amp" DACs that have RCA inputs though, e.g. Benchmark, Peachtree, Burson, Matrix Quattro, Maverick D1, etc.
 
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Wait a minute...

...We're talking about a DAC here, right?  We are not discussing pre-amps. 
 

 

 

[Hero Kid]

I would consider it a ADC rather than pre-amp if it had RCA ins (which I want).

 

[captouch]

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Why not simply use a good quality "Y" adapter?
 

 
This doesn't degrade the signal at all?
 
 

 

[grokit]

 
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Very true. There are several "pre-amp" DACs that have RCA inputs though, e.g. Benchmark, Peachtree, Burson, Matrix Quattro, Maverick D1, etc.

Not to mention the new [size=x-small]Luxman DA-200.[/size]

 
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I would consider it a ADC rather than pre-amp if it had RCA ins (which I want).

Is this necessarily true? Does a USB input always work both ways, as an output as well?