10 years later, I'm facing this exact same issue now. And I can't find the answer on the internet since most people dont use Schiit dacs, right? So thanks for this. At least I know roughly the issue.

Beautiful amp....GLWS!

Recommended seller and smooth transaction.

I dont recommend selling hd600 even without the mod :)

It is such a shame that they have such low manufacturing cost compared to their western peers, and yet they still choose cheap materials, and....still sell their products at western peers' price levels.

I don't think it's only Adorama. Even hifiman is selling them at USD600 as "open-box" deal. But actually those are brand new. https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he6se-v2.html Hifiman has very low cost of manufacturing and in addition, they are not known to use quality materials. Even at...

This is a very valid question. There has been serious conflict of interest with most reviewers. Thats why I only read a few selected reviewers. But even then I need to adjust to their preference and biases.

I think it was covered a few times before. But for those who are on the fence with regards to amp choice, do give Schiit Jotunheim 2 a try. I still listen through the Jot 2 and it sounds good, even compared to the other more expensive SS amps I tried with it. Also, it is difficult to compare...

Congrats Torq. One thing I'm curious to hear later is how this compares to the good tube amps, when it comes to micro details/dynamics, natural transient, and timbre. Along the years though I love good SS amps, they are still SS amps. Too bad this is way beyond my budget. But at least I look...

Ordered mine as well. No way I'm gonna miss this little baby.

This is exactly what the industry has been relying on for years. And how it has flourished.

I personally think Bifrost 2/64 will serve you better with your headphones and amps. Bifrost 2/64 + Jot 2: LCD-XC and Aeon 2 Closed Bifrost 2/64 + Vali 2: HD6XX And you will have a really good system there with different flavors to go with, mate! I hold the Jot 2 in very high regards...

What is your headphone?

I personally don't think Bifrost 2 OG is inferior in this aspect to the Bifrost 2/64. The OG is similar in technicalities to the 2/64, but different flavors. It is just the nature of trade-offs. Thickness does hinder details and separation to a certain way, but boy, they sure sound musical. I...

To my ear, Bifrost 2 OG is thick, warm and rich in the mid-bass and mids. Very uniquely colored. Staging feels stuffier due to the thickness. But very musical and organic sounding. That mid-bass punch and thickness, combined with its macrodynamic contrast makes it a fun listen. In comparison...

Agreed. Plus I always miss that timbre, especially after listening to planars.

Having different headphones over the years, I still have HD600 with me.

I get eargasm this way every night pairing the 2/64 with my SET amp.

This is a great review, Marcus. Thanks for putting the effort.

Always excited when this artist releases his next work.

Beautiful product. Audeze showcasing its exemplary design and build quality. No corners cut despite having made in the US.

Bifrost 2 and tubes really do make a special listening treat. The mids...ahhh.

Very well done and beautiful indeed. Kudos for building this.

Great and fast seller. Looking forward to our next trade. Cheers.

Some hum, but not much with the HE6se v2 without the resistor. But the hum gets smaller when the resistor is there. More hum with other headphones, like the Audezes. My amp and the resistor box were custom built as a project by a speaker guy. Yeah, you have been a great reference for sound...