[yeemanz]

I thought black would look cooler as well, but after getting the Lyr, it being silver makes it stand out amongst my setup which I quite like.

 

[MrScary]

I haven't read this thread in it's entirety so I apologise if this question has already been answered, but will the Schiit DAC operate at a high temperature? It's a consideration for me with my desktop set up. Thanks in advance.

What you planning on doing cooking it ?

 

[Kremer930]

I am pretty sure that Jason has said that he doesnt think that tubes are a good match with DAC's, or at least that was my interpretation, and so we should see solid state only.  Given that they dont need to output much power, I would guess that they wouldnt add any significant heat.  Does any dac get hot?  all of the stand alone dacs that I have tried have all ran cool.

 

[Maxvla]

My Dacmagic runs slightly warm, not hot by any means, just warmer than room temperature.

 

[Jason Stoddard]

I'm sorry to say the barbecue option won't be available for Bifrost. It only runs slightly warm. Especially when it has the right voltage out from the transformer, ha.
 
 

 

[Jason Stoddard]

Oh yes, and the rather cryptic reference to overvoltage transformers was the bugaboo that put us behind. We've definitely learned our lesson on preorders: don't do it until ALL production parts are in-house and qualified.
 
Unfortunately, this will probably lead to some delays in announcing new gear, but it will contribute to your overall sanity, we think.
 
(And, that said, I still think you'll be seeing some balanced gear this year.)

 

[45longcolt]

OK, C'mon, Jason, drop another veil - metaphorically speaking...
 
So we can expect a mid-grade DAC in a few months and then a loaded-for-bear effort at the end of 2011/early 2012, both in the same larger case?
 
And a balanced amp in that same large case, or are you planning two? And just for phones, or able to drive (very efficient) speakers as well?
 
Enquiring minds want to know (and start saving...)

 

[Jason Stoddard]

Quote:

OK, C'mon, Jason, drop another veil - metaphorically speaking...
 
So we can expect a mid-grade DAC in a few months and then a loaded-for-bear effort at the end of 2011/early 2012, both in the same larger case?
 
And a balanced amp in that same large case, or are you planning two? And just for phones, or able to drive (very efficient) speakers as well?
 
Enquiring minds want to know (and start saving...)

 
Yeah, you don't want me dropping any more veils than metaphorical ones, that's for sure!
 
Here's what you can expect:
 
Balanced DAC and balanced/minimalist* amp, both in the same larger chassis, before the end of the year. It's likely the first balanced amp will be only solid state, to the dismay of our tube fans. Sorry about that. Some people like silicon too. It's cool. 
 
Statement DAC and statement/versatile hybrid balanced amp, both in the same larger chassis, and probably deeper than the aforementioned products, early next year. 
 
*Minimalist will still have things like single-ended outputs--we're not insane.

 

[45longcolt]

Thanks, Jason, you're a gentleman and a scholar. No offense.

 
Hope you don't mind if I skip the next two, but sign me up for the statement duo. Hopefully both will be available for preorder at the same time. And hopefully I'll have the coin by then.
 
 

 

[Maxvla]

Wow Jason you got a genuine LOL from me with that first veil comment!

As always looking forward to the Bitfrost and also the statement DAC. Thanks for the communication on the delay.

 

[wgb113]

****!  The statement DAC got pushed back to 2012...hopefully the wait is worth it!

 

[Kremer930]

I dont know if there is much change on the statement gear confirmed as yet.  My interpretation from what has been said so far was that it would go pre-order around Christmas and ship beginning of March in much the same manner as the Lyr did.
 
Once you hear the spec of that monster...the wait becomes even harder.  

 

[kr0gg]

Quote:

I dont know if there is much change on the statement gear confirmed as yet.  My interpretation from what has been said so far was that it would go pre-order around Christmas and ship beginning of March in much the same manner as the Lyr did.
 
Once you hear the spec of that monster...the wait becomes even harder.  

it's kinda hard to know judge his specs without knowing exact hardware involved
 

 

[shrimants]

im sorry but i just cannot get over the name of the company.... how is that pronounced? Please tell me that it isnt pronounced how i think it is pronounced.

 

[ocswing]

 
Quote:

im sorry but i just cannot get over the name of the company.... how is that pronounced? Please tell me that it isnt pronounced how i think it is pronounced.

From their front page, "And yes, that is our name. And yes, it’s pronounced exactly like you think."