Neither have I, except with Modi which in older models have a non-Unison USB built in so not really comparable as it’s a completely different DAC to Gungnir. On the other hand, I have noted USB cables making a difference to my ears in my system, so to me it feels logical that USB to Eitr in via...

It’s been nice reading the recent comments about programming languages some of you all been into, made me think of what ones I’ve dealt with over the years. I started out on the Commodore 64 as a kid (somewhat disclosing my age here) and dabbled in the built-in BASIC, followed tutorials in the...

I’m sorry to hear that, I was looking forward to VH3’s summer release to renew my office setup (and, because I’m cheap, piggy-back an extra Freya remote on top to save on postage :smile:). I hope you find a solution to make it work even if it seems hopeless now, but hey what would life be...

That looks almost brickwalled at 16.5 kHz with some things getting through up to 17 kHz but then it’s empty. I’m no expert on Hi-Rez, but that is not what I would expect. For a 48 kHz sample rate I would expect things there at 20 kHz and beyond, even if only as noise, but definitely something.

I havent’t employed directional audio cables myself, I just try to apply some “medium-to-better” quality cables in my system just to be sure (i.e. tame my nervosa) - but AFAIK there is some merit in the shielding extending from the source component and not being connected to the next component...

There still are a few available in the closeout section, just sayin’ :ksc75smile: It’s the only dedicated preamp I’ve had, but I love it in the chain with GS2+ and OG Aegir, usually in 4x gain for a little more oomph:smiley:

They probably are, but they are usually quicker than that. You should in any event almost immediately have gotten an automated response that your inquiry was received in their system.

Altough not directly mentioned on the site, I think Schiit can rewire it for you. Ask them at info@schiit.com, I think they’ll be happy to help.

And, most importantly, it will also have the power switch on front! Waits a minute, what’s Todays date again? :ksc75smile:

Yes, all Bifrost2 have Unison, there has never been any other option.

Amidst the talk about BBQ I just want to take a few seconds to give paise to the Freya S! I got it together with Yggy+GS2 to sit between it and the Aegir (OG), mainly for volume control via remote, so I didn’t feel like spending too much more right then (maybe get something better later). So...

MacBook > USB > Gungnir (last run) > RCA > Folkvangr (low gain, multiplier off) > HD650 :L3000:

I’ve always thought the as(s)-g(u)ard was pretty nice 😅 Now was it intentional? Who knows? But given some other naming, I wouldn’t rule it out outright 😉 As it turns out, Sol was pretty well named also, but for other reasons, as you now are SOL if you want to get one 😕

Exactly. If I put a $5k fuse into a $1k amp I certainly wouldn’t want the fuse to blow if there was a problem now would I? :ksc75smile:

Now a twin tube Vali3 would be something to behold, a 6N1P input tube and a 6N6P output? That would certainly be sweet to look at! :smile: Probably would draw way too much power for a wall-wart power supply tho…

Like this? :smirk: First a riser, then an adapter, and then a 6SN7 :smiley:

Tell me about it. In less than 6 months we’ve lost both the Siri Remote to our AppleTV and similarly advanced remote to our Samsung TV. Both clocking in at a similar price point for an original replacement :rolling_eyes: Fortunately, there are less expensive alternative replacements available...

Yes, currently two residing in the house. Neither came with a manual 😅

I have a Volvo from 2017 and it is the same deal with that. They included a small reference guide and addendum, but the bulk of the manual is in the infotainment system and the app. POS, it is: There’s no way to browse or read it through, you have to search (entering each letter from a...

I would! Seriously. Although I’d get by without one I’d much prefer to have it. Reason being that it’s just a lot easier to pick up a paper manual and look for what you need (like which hieroglyph was high gain again? :sweat_smile: ) than navigating to the website, find it, download it, open...

Grab one if you can, I have one right here and it sounds glorious! Can’t wait for the new Valhalla either, I’m probably going to get one for the office setup when my wallet recovers from recent purchases :sweat_smile:

When I got the GS2 A1, A2 cards were still available so I thought I might order an upgrade set later in spring. They ran out almost immediately though, so that plan went south very quickly. I’ve always loved the way the AD DACs sound in Bifrost, Gungnir, and now also In the GS2 so it would have...

Somehow OG always appears as “Old Geezer” in my mind… 🤪

That’s a bit mind-blowing.. but the question pops up in my mind; have we made as much progress from 1970 to now as we did from 1918 to 1970? I mean, we go from Ford model T roaming the streets to landing on the moon in ‘69 after all, but then again quite a lot has happened from 1970 onwards too :)

Dear me, I fell a week (well, 6 days) behind on my reading here and I am a whopping 60 (sixty, six-zero) pages (not posts, pages) behind! :sweat_smile: I love this place! Well, the coffee is ready :coffee: let’s get rippin’! :smiley: Is this...