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Mar 10, 2016 at 10:49 AM Post #11,671 of 13,350
I have a Asgard 2 on order and I was wondering if there is anyway to connect it to the Iphone 6s, My understanding is that I need to bypass the amplification available through the headphone jack but I am not sure how to achieve that.
 
Mar 10, 2016 at 11:43 AM Post #11,672 of 13,350
I have an SYS stacked on my A2 with a Modi2U on top of that. Maybe it's because I'm in a cooler basement and turn it off when I'm done listening but I have noticed no problems for the odd 6 months that I've had it like this.
 
I might try turning the A2 on its side though, would free up some space on my desk.
 
 
Anyone directly compare the Modi2U and Bifrost Multibit? Thinking of an upgrade but would like an idea of what improvements might be immediately noticeable. If it's not a very obvious improvement I think I'd be inclined to spend that money on guitar gear or a new cart and preamp for my TT.
 
Mar 10, 2016 at 11:53 AM Post #11,673 of 13,350
520ranchbro said:
  I have an SYS stacked on my A2 with a Modi2U on top of that. Maybe it's because I'm in a cooler basement and turn it off when I'm done listening but I have noticed no problems for the odd 6 months that I've had it like this.
 
I might try turning the A2 on its side though, would free up some space on my desk.
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I used a similar stack. From bottom to top it went Bifrost 4490, Asgard 2, SYS, Vali 2. I had zero issues leaving both Asgard 2 and Vali 2 on. I stacked it that way on purpose to compare the sound, and had no intention of turning one off while the other was on.
 
Mar 10, 2016 at 12:32 PM Post #11,674 of 13,350
Mar 10, 2016 at 12:45 PM Post #11,675 of 13,350
ahmedreda said:
I have a Asgard 2 on order and I was wondering if there is anyway to connect it to the Iphone 6s, My understanding is that I need to bypass the amplification available through the headphone jack but I am not sure how to achieve that.
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Yes; get a "line out" dock, so you are getting the non-volume controlled output from the iPhone. Then connect the appropriate cable between the dock and the amp.
 
Mar 17, 2016 at 8:55 PM Post #11,676 of 13,350
Any news regarding new products or did I missed it in another Schiit thread?
 
Mar 18, 2016 at 12:52 AM Post #11,678 of 13,350
billheiser said:
You really missed it. First saw the news in the Wall Street Journal. Amazing, tragic news, and the sexual scandal was shocking. Especially given the number of people involved. Smh.
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Sounds like just any other day in today's world. That secretive, non-digital thingamajig that Schiit's been working on. Now that's headline. If it ever gets announced.
 
Mar 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM Post #11,679 of 13,350
I'm new to hi-fi, only getting started in the last 4-6 months. I'm TRYING TO ease myself gently into it, but seem to keep spending money every time I turn around :p
 
 
Headphones:
Sennheiser PC350SE.....just horrible.
Philips SHP-9500 (2 pairs, 1 stock and 1 modded) Started here in my audio quest, based on reviews from Z Reviews and InnerFidelity
AKG K7XX
Philips X2 (my current everyday go-to)
Fostex TH-X00 (do not own yet, but I've made up my mind these will be my next purchase)
 
 
Amps/DACs:
SMSL SD-793II (could never get this to work on either my PC or laptop)
OPPO HA-2 (my first GOOD DAC/Amp, I still love it but it has been relegated to portable duty paired with my phone or laptop)
Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Magni 2 Uber (my current PC-connected gear)
Schiit Wyrd USB conditioner (does it do anything? Schiit themselves kinda shrug, but purchased it anyway for peace of mind that my signal path is as pure as possible)
 
 
My PC is one I built myself in the latter part of 2014
Intel Core i7 4790K "Devil's Canyon" no overclock
ASUS Maximus VII Formula
G.Skill 32GB 2400MHz RAM (XMP set in BIOS)
Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler
Samsung 840 Evo 1TB SSD
Seagate 2TB hybrid SSHD storage drive
Corsair AX860i PSU
2X EVGA GTX780 SC 6GB in SLI
LG 34UM95-P 21:9 Ultrawide monitor 3440X1440
 
 
My next project will be a NAS. I have my CDs ripped to MP3 on my PC, but of course this is unacceptable :p Once I have a NAS, I will painstakingly rip all my CDs to FLAC, as well as archiving all my DVDs.
 
I purchased Schiit because they appeared to me to be good audio quality, fair pricing, pleasing if minimilistic design, and of course MADE IN USA!
 
Mar 20, 2016 at 5:06 AM Post #11,680 of 13,350
pahani said:
  I'm new to hi-fi, only getting started in the last 4-6 months. I'm TRYING TO ease myself gently into it, but seem to keep spending money every time I turn around :p
 
 
Headphones:
Sennheiser PC350SE.....just horrible.
Philips SHP-9500 (2 pairs, 1 stock and 1 modded) Started here in my audio quest, based on reviews from Z Reviews and InnerFidelity
AKG K7XX
Philips X2 (my current everyday go-to)
Fostex TH-X00 (do not own yet, but I've made up my mind these will be my next purchase)
 
 
Amps/DACs:
SMSL SD-793II (could never get this to work on either my PC or laptop)
OPPO HA-2 (my first GOOD DAC/Amp, I still love it but it has been relegated to portable duty paired with my phone or laptop)
Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Magni 2 Uber (my current PC-connected gear)
Schiit Wyrd USB conditioner (does it do anything? Schiit themselves kinda shrug, but purchased it anyway for peace of mind that my signal path is as pure as possible)
 
 
My PC is one I built myself in the latter part of 2014
Intel Core i7 4790K "Devil's Canyon" no overclock
ASUS Maximus VII Formula
G.Skill 32GB 2400MHz RAM (XMP set in BIOS)
Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler
Samsung 840 Evo 1TB SSD
Seagate 2TB hybrid SSHD storage drive
Corsair AX860i PSU
2X EVGA GTX780 SC 6GB in SLI
LG 34UM95-P 21:9 Ultrawide monitor 3440X1440
 
 
My next project will be a NAS. I have my CDs ripped to MP3 on my PC, but of course this is unacceptable :p Once I have a NAS, I will painstakingly rip all my CDs to FLAC, as well as archiving all my DVDs.
 
I purchased Schiit because they appeared to me to be good audio quality, fair pricing, pleasing if minimilistic design, and of course MADE IN USA!
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That's an impressive computer! 
 
Mar 28, 2016 at 5:45 AM Post #11,681 of 13,350
Hello,
I allows me to also post here the message I posted last night on the Polaris forum.
 
Hi people, I think I need help, I spent an evening to go crazy!
 
> To summarize : to go with my HE-560 and my Polaris I acquired the Bifrost 4490 last week. A very well renowned Dac. So I was very happy (expectation bias). Good sound, no ? ...But having the impression that something was not right, so I told myself it was time to change the amp (Polaris) ! Logic. So I ordered the Lyr 2 and several pairs of tubes (it should arrive within ten days).
This felt that something was wrong could not come from the Bifrost, right?
 
Ok, that was the summary ...
Now I have doubts (BUT ... ?)

> Tonight I had the bad idea to try the analog output of my loyal Dac Nad 2 to compare to my super renowed new Bifrost that smells good and give life more beautiful (and to be even more happy with my new acquisition ...).
Well... ahem... (with Polaris) I much prefer the Nad. Completely insane, isn't it ? With this one I less feel the need to change the amp ! The sound seems more rich and natural, has a 3D soundstage and there are more bass. By comparison the Bifrost seems flat and boring, with too less bass and lacking spatially details.
Either it's the Nad that is artificially flattering (that's a likely possibility) and I am not able to appreciate the good things OR the Bifrost is not so good. OR is it a mismatch, and maybe with the Lyr the Bifrost will be better than the Nad ??? I hope this. (What do you think ?) 
The problem is that I have less than a week to return the Bifrost ... if I want to try it with the Lyr 2 I take a risk.
[Snip]
(Oh, and I burn the Bifrost the entire  week)
 
Tonight I'll compare my Modi 1 to the Bifrost 4490 to see what happens. And if Modi sounds more like the Nad than the Bifrost ...then it would mean that it a really "special" Dac....
 
Mar 29, 2016 at 10:16 AM Post #11,683 of 13,350
Last night I pulled the trigger on an upgrade.  I bought a Gumby to upgrade my Modi2U.  So now I'm going to have a Gumby-->Vali2-->Grado RS1e/ZMF Omni.  I really love the sound of my Vali2 with my Genalex Gold Lion, and I have some other nice tubes stashed for it that sound great as well. My plan is to eventually upgrade to the Mojo2, but for now I really like my collection of single tubes, and I feel like when I upgrade they can't come with me because the won't be matched pairs if I buy more singles of the same tubes.  Does that sound like good logic or am I overthinking it?  Can I just by another Gold Lion or Phillips 6922 or RCA 6B7Z?  For the next few months at least I'm going to keep enjoying them in my Vali, but I'm wondering if I should start tube shopping for pairs now in anticipation.
 
Mar 31, 2016 at 5:23 PM Post #11,684 of 13,350
Just wanted to share; My office setup, Modi2U & Magni2U, now completed with HD600 headphones.

Sounds fantastic :D
(used HD590 headphones before)

 
Apr 1, 2016 at 5:57 PM Post #11,685 of 13,350
New owner here as well, a young family has forced the move from very loud loudspeakers to very loud headphones.
 
I've had a Valhalla 2 and Bifrost Multibit for about four weeks now, great service form Schiit Europe by the way.
 
Mainly playing flacs through USB the setup has brought my HD650s alive which were struggling through a Fiio E17, in fact I rarely used  the HD650 with that DAC/Amp prefering my easier to drive D2000s and Q701.
 
So happy customer, great design, great sound although I really don't appreciate being sucked into the crack house that is tube rolling. 
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