roderickvd
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On my headphone amp.
Probably could do it in-app as well, but don’t like that.
Probably could do it in-app as well, but don’t like that.
Since I am using powered speakers, is my option to get the Schiit SYS?On my headphone amp.
Probably could do it in-app as well, but don’t like that.
Yes, that would make sense. It's the kind of situation SYS is designed for, and it's only $50. I also have a Macbook, and I don't know of any way of controlling the master volume when you plug in a DAC, other than from inside the specific app you're using, as you mentioned.Since I am using powered speakers, is my option to get the Schiit SYS?
I am using JBL LSR305 monitors.
Quick question:
I assume there is no issue with placing a SYS on top of a warm Bifrost 2/64 that is left on 24/7?
Quick question:
I assume there is no issue with placing a SYS on top of a warm Bifrost 2/64 that is left on 24/7?
Thanks.
There won't be any degradation in sound quality when using the SYS in the chain?
This is normal for any Schiit DAC. The device exposes to the operating system that it has no volume control. It works the same way on Windows or Linux.I am using powered speakers. I know the Bifrost 2/64 is DAC only but is it normal for macOS to not even let me adjust the master/signal volume control for it?
Pre-Unison Schiit DACs are the same way and it's not specific to Unison. They're just designed so that you will put some sort of volume control (a headphone amp, preamp, etc.) after the DAC's analog output.It was a surprise to me to on my Mac. Indeed, no volume control over USB. Haven’t tested on Windows or Linux. Is this a standard thing with Unison?
What about the Chord Qutest? Does it have a volume control on macOS?This is normal for any Schiit DAC. The device exposes to the operating system that it has no volume control. It works the same way on Windows or Linux.
Pre-Unison Schiit DACs are the same way and it's not specific to Unison. They're just designed so that you will put some sort of volume control (a headphone amp, preamp, etc.) after the DAC's analog output.
I did some quick research and some are saying the Sys actually sounds better than the higher end Schiit preamps like the Saga but then others are saying the opposite.No. It’s a good quality volume pot and some wire traces. Upgrade to the Kara if you want the stepped attenuator. Get a used Saga S if you want a better volume pot.
I don't normally expect a DAC to have volume control. In my view, you'll be getting a really excellent, good sounding DAC in the Bifrost 2/64, and I'm sure you'll be able to figure out an appropriate way to control the volume. Schiit also has a return policy if you buy the SYS and feel that it changes the sound. I don't believe the Chord Qutest has a volume control either, by the way. I do understand that with a powered speaker you want something that you can control at your fingertips. Those with headphones or passive speakers would normally be using a pre-amp/power-amp combination, headphone amp, or integrated amp.What about the Chord Qutest? Does it have a volume control on macOS?
Wish I had known about this volume control thing with Schiit DACs prior to buying one.