Haute Schiit! Bifrost is world's most affordable fully upgradable DAC - Page 19

I've read it. So the guy said that Burson is a chunk better than the Bifrost? But not THAAAT much, got it right?

I have the Lyr and I believe it's a keeper. I run the Audioengine D1 from  my IMac USB port as a DAC and the RCA analog out from the Audioengine D1 connects to the Lyr. My headphones are the K702/HD598.

Would I see a huge improvement by switching to the Bifrost ? My finger are ready to click the " buy now" button from Schiit  website but there is always a but...I need to know what do I gain by cough up another $500.00 ( well close to that with USB interface add-on).

I haven't heard the D1, but I found Bifrost a definite step up from my previous DACs (MSII, MSII+, HDP) IMO, etc. Not sure about the D1, but most audio gear tends to perform within it's price range. Not knowing how passionate you are about the K702's or the HD598's - I'd consider spending the money on some ortho's like the HE-500's. $699 new, but you can likely get a good used pair for a bit north of $500. In my experience, switching to orthos from dynamics brought a bigger improvement that a DAC upgrade. Just a thought.
 

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Originally Posted by ACDOAN 

I have the Lyr and I believe it's a keeper. I run the Audioengine D1 from  my IMac USB port as a DAC and the RCA analog out from the Audioengine D1 connects to the Lyr. My headphones are the K702/HD598.

 

Would I see a huge improvement by switching to the Bifrost ? My finger are ready to click the " buy now" button from Schiit  website but there is always a but...I need to know what do I gain by cough up another $500.00 ( well close to that with USB interface add-on).

I have a 2011 IMAC and emailed Jason to suggest an optical cable to connect the IMAC to my in-transit, non-USB Bifrost. Here is the link. I hope this helps others save a boatload of money and optimize their signal quality!

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10229&cs_id=1022902&p_id=1557&seq=1&format=2

I hooked up my newly arrived Asgard to my IMAC with an inexpensive 3.5mm to RCA interconnect. Finally my Beyer DT-880s have come alive. I can't wait to add the Bifrost to the signal path. 

best regards,

Keith

With all respect to Jason, I owned that cable and upgraded to a SilFlex glass for a noticeable sonic improvement. I'm not trying to drag this thread into the great 'cable' debate, but I will say that it's worth it to see if you hear a difference. Either way, sell the cable you don't want to keep. 

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Originally Posted by Fort_Worth_Keith 

I have a 2011 IMAC and emailed Jason to suggest an optical cable to connect the IMAC to my in-transit, non-USB Bifrost. Here is the link. I hope this helps others save a boatload of money and optimize their signal quality!

 

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10229&cs_id=1022902&p_id=1557&seq=1&format=2

 

I hooked up my newly arrived Asgard to my IMAC with an inexpensive 3.5mm to RCA interconnect. Finally my Beyer DT-880s have come alive. I can't wait to add the Bifrost to the signal path. 

 

best regards,

Keith

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Originally Posted by Misterrogers 

With all respect to Jason, I owned that cable and upgraded to a SilFlex glass for a noticeable sonic improvement. I'm not trying to drag this thread into the great 'cable' debate, but I will say that it's worth it to see if you hear a difference. Either way, sell the cable you don't want to keep. 

 

+1 on the SiliFlex. I was skeptical but heard a difference.

Hmm. Tried to order one tonight but couldn't because it would lock up when trying to verify my address. Shot you guys an email. Looking forward to this DAC :D

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Got the order sent :D

I'm purchasing one out of curiosity. I'll let the thread know what I think for what it's worth. 

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Originally Posted by powerpopper 

 

+1 on the SiliFlex. I was skeptical but heard a difference.

 

Just got mine. Wow. Just wow. It's my first DAC but WOW. I love this thing. 

Hi all, this is my first post after long lurking. I was always afraid of this day :)

Jason isn't going to advise any other cable. I asked him  prior to ordering and he said they use monoprice cables. I would think it's just not to hear the bickering of whether cables make a difference or not. I also upgraded to a Silflex cable, based upon your view, Misterrogers, I agree it's a noticeably better cable. I think it's nice to buy 

a quality build of cable. Whether or not you agree with the difference they make. 

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Originally Posted by paradoxper 

Hi all, this is my first post after long lurking. I was always afraid of this day :)

 

Jason isn't going to advise any other cable. I asked him  prior to ordering and he said they use monoprice cables. I would think it's just not to hear the bickering of whether cables make a difference or not. I also upgraded to a Silflex cable, based upon your view, Misterrogers, I agree it's a noticeably better cable. I think it's nice to buy 

a quality build of cable. Whether or not you agree with the difference they make. 

Hey paradoxper!

Welcome to Head-Fi!  Sorry about your wallet!

Cheers!

-HK sends
 

I went with a Silflex also!  Nice cable and not really expensive at all for what you get...

Cheers!

-HK sends 

I have actually been talking to Steve about a custom Q-cable. All thanks to WarriorAnt and yourself.But... He was CRAZY about that cable. 

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Originally Posted by paradoxper 

I have actually been talking to Steve about a custom Q-cable. All thanks to WarriorAnt and yourself.But... He was CRAZY about that cable. 

I'm pretty crazy about them as well.  I have a headphone cable, interconnects between my Bifrost and Lyr, and a mini plug-to-RCA interconnect (for connecting my Cowon J3 DAP to the Lyr), all from Q-Audio.

So yeah, I guess I'm a fanboy.

Cheers!

-HK sends

News of note:  Q-Audio is releasing cables in silk as well as cotton!