Quote:   I found this to be true as well.  On occasion I use my MacBook Pro as my source.  I have used both optical and USB and to me the optical sounded just plain dull and the USB was clearly better.  I thought it was my optical cable, but then I used it with my Oppo, PC, and Squeezebox...

Nice cables!  I can't wait until I get mine.  

I use all 3 inputs on my Bifrost (mostly USB) and they all sound very good.  I initially had some doubts when I first got it, but that was cleared during the first few days I got it.  So no complaints what so ever on using USB.  

Quote:   The Bryston and Mjolnir are both great amps, but a little different depending on the headphones used.  They both provide excellent mid-bass, low-end extension, and lots of power.  The top-end is where I hear more differences.  On the Bryston it just sounds a little too sharp for...

Quote: The bass was the first thing I noticed too when I listened to it with the LCD-3s.  It's much more pronounced in the low end and has more punchy mid-bass.  I am really enjoying this amp and have been listening to it all day today.  It's been on 12 hours straight and still warm to the...

I am going back and forth thinking about getting the Gungnir (and other DACs) as I am trying to hold out for the statement gear.  Hoping it will still be announced/released by the end of the year.  

My first post here.     I got mine today and just plugged it in.  I think it sounds amazing right out of the box so far.   Pairing it with my LCD-3s right now and it's a huge step from my Schiit Asgard.  It's much more dynamic, has plenty of power, and just sounds really smooth.  With my...