Thanks guys. I ended up going with World’s Best Cables on Amazon. Hope they’re good. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WU1ECJC?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

What is a good XLR cable for use with the Bifrost 2 and Monoprice THX amplifier? I’ve only used RCA and unbalanced before so this is my first step into balanced. I was looking at the blue jeans XLR cable. You can get the lengths custom on their website. 3ft is the cheapest. That’s not too short...

How's the non-multibit version of the gungnir sound? I see it uses the AKM 4399 Dac? Going by numbers alone, that sounds worse the 4490 that's in the much cheaper Modi and Fulla 2 units. Am I wrong in that? I was thinking of getting the standard Gungnir for $850 rather than the Bifrost Multi...

Is a schiit show coming up around the corner or at least an announcement of a 2017 schiit show.

Hm, dumb question. I just noticed it just says 2-ch Network Amplifier. It's also got to have a dac, right? "2-ch network amplifier", same thing as a receiver I'm assuming.

Doesn't need to be super, super high end but something decent sounding would be good. It needs to be network compatible for internet radio and preferably Tidal for streaming music. I'm looking at a model from Pioneer, Yamaha, and Onkyo. Is there a general consensus on what brand makes audiophile...

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So probably dumb question but I'm assuming a lot of are running the Little Dot 1+ with our Grado cans. Wondering what you guys use for its gain setting- either low or high. It comes on high out of the box I believe so I switched it to low just because I think Grado's are low impedance I believe...

After some toying around with my setup and going back to the stock little dot 1+ 6JI tubes I'm certain I like the RS2e MUCH better than the 225e. I think I'm an outlier when I say this but I am just not a fan of the Voshkod 6zh1p tubes. I guess they were clouding my judgement. 

Curious, the G cushions are suitable for the 500e? Sound quality won't suffer?

Anyone prefer the 225e over the RS2e? I've got both on hand now.   RS2e: sound stage is large, like you're in the audience. More relaxed, smooth sounding. Lots of detail.   225e: sound stage is smaller but more in your face. Like you're on stage. More upbeat, fun sounding. Not as much...

  That report was probably from me if it was on Reddit. My button is most definitely changed. It's tight, secure and not at all wobbly. I find it odd that some models have a new button while others don't.

Actually do you think the Valhalla 2 would be a good option as well?

The Schiit Modi 2 Uber DAC and the Little Dot 1+ amp. The Uber model just had a rolling update to it's dac chip. It's now using the same chip in the much more expensive Bitfrost. I've got it and it sounds really good.

  I don't know you but when I saw all the posts hoping you were okay my heart dropped a little. I'm glad you're okay.   I too have dealt with addiction to opiates and it's not fun. I was able to wean myself off by taking Kratom, a plant based opiate. I couldn't go cold turkey like that.