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Schiit DACs (Bifrost and Gungnir down, one to go)? The information and anticipation thread.
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:20 AM Post #197 of 3,339
It's 8:20 AM here in rainy Denmark...
 
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Jun 30, 2011 at 2:36 AM Post #198 of 3,339
ITS UP
 
http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=7
 

BIFROST

FULLY UPGRADABLE DAC | 24/192 BITPERFECT
USB 2.0 AND SPDIF | 32 BIT WITH DISCRETE ANALOG

Starting at: $349.00  (without USB),  $449 with USB

 
Specifications
Inputs: Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF, USB (optional)
Input Capability: up to 24/192 for all inputs
Input Receiver, SPDIF: Crystal Semiconductor CS8416
Input Receiver, USB: C-Media CM6631
D/A Conversion IC: AKM4399
Analog Summing, Filtering: Fully Discrete, DC Coupled
Output: Dual RCA (single-ended)
Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Frequency Response, Analog Summing Stage: 2Hz-100KHz, -1dB (actual frequency response limited by sample rate)
Maximum Output: 2.2VRMS
THD: Less than 0.001%, 20Hz-20KHz
S/N: Greater than 108dB
Power supply: 5 stages of regulation, including separate supplies for critical digital and analog sections.
Upgradability: Separate, modular USB Input Card and DAC/Analog Card are snap-in replaceable.
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:40 AM Post #199 of 3,339
Wow! 24/192 usb for only $450? Haha I might have to sell my dac and buy one of these. I'm certainly interested. I like the modular design... man I hate head-fi sometimes... need more money.... If this dac is this great already maybe i'll wait for the higher end dac I can only imagine what the specs on that will be haha.
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:46 AM Post #200 of 3,339
Glad I stayed up lol!
Wow I'm in love with the specs!  AKM4399, that's the chip used in Cary dacs.  Bitperfect = no upsampling  Woot!
Really happy they made USB optional, I have no use for it and for 100 bucks less!  
Gonna put in my preorder later today :D
Only downside is Aug 31 shipping :frowning2:
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 2:52 AM Post #201 of 3,339
Okay, so we missed a bit and you found it early. Cool! 
 
Now the FAQ and press release are up too. You heard it here first!
 
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Jun 30, 2011 at 3:14 AM Post #202 of 3,339
Wow, very exciting news.

So I can order the bifrost without USB module and if I need it later just order the USB module? Not the upgrade but the standard? Will you sell it separate?

Can I stack the DAC under my Valhalla/Asgard or does it run hot too :)

It's gonna be a long wait I guess until this thing arrives with your international distributors?

thanks a lot!!

K
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM Post #203 of 3,339
Haha, Jason, you guy's are awesome.  I wish all businesses were ran by people like you.  I only wish I'd be home for when that package arrives.  My only question is what do I do with my Xonar Essence STX now? lol
 
Oh by the way, just happened to notice this typo:
 
"IMPORTANT: Bifrost is in pre-order. We expect to ship beginning August 31, 2001."
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 4:14 AM Post #207 of 3,339
Jason,

Any chance of your top end DAC making an appearance at RMAF (prototype or otherwise)?

Thanks
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 5:31 AM Post #209 of 3,339
I couldn't find the Bifrost on Product section, nvm, I used the RebelScum's link to make a preoder. WoW Im the 7th haha, nice number, I love 7 and 13 :D
 
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:27 AM Post #210 of 3,339
lucky number #8 w/USB.
 
I believe that 8 is a lucky number in China... which I'm thinking is a sign that I should also be ordering HE-500. If you try hard enough you can convince yourself of anything :wink:
 
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