2 Questions   FIRST QUESTION I currently own an HD 650 running through a Fiio E9, using my Xonar Essence STX as a soundcard.    I already have a Schiit Valhalla on the way. Should hopefully arrive tomorrow in working order.    For the most part, I do enjoy the sound of my HD 650s...

Hi all!    I had a question concerning the two signal transports, Digital Coaxial and USB.  I am not sure which part of the forums this thread should truly be categorized under, but I posted here in the "Computer Audio" forum due to my question concerning the Digital Coaxial output on my...

I have read a couple of different posts on other forums regarding the length of an optical cable. It was in reference to a home theater setup, so I wanted to bring it here to see if it's orif it applies the same. I read that optical cables have a length sweet spot for quality between 7'-15'...

I will be adding a Schiit Valhalla headphone amp to my 2-channel music system and I'm wondering about the connection to my main amp. My source is a Mac mini connected via USB to a Schiit Bifrost DAC. From the DAC I connect to a NAD C356BEE integrated amp. From the pre-outs on the amp I connect...

Working fine yesterday. I turned it on today and nothing, no light, no sound... Support request sent to Shiit. Time to say hello to 5-year warranty!

Dear friends, until a little time ago I was a rather satisfied user of an ODAC+O2 combo driving my Sennheiser HD600 at home. I mostly listen to concerts (piano and viola my fav instruments, Gould, Argerich and Maisky my trinity for that ). Opera, pop (mostly 60, 70 and 80s), jazz (bebop to...

I am looking for a DAC upgrade for my current setup.  My setup is as follows PC - ODAC - Burson Soloist - Beyer T1s.   I would really like a DAC that has optical inputs.  If I can get a DAC/AMP that performs as well as my current setup that would be even better.   My budget is around $500 so...

Hope this is in the right area, I'm sure this has been covered before however i could not find it. So here goes   I'm coming from a high end home analog set-up using edgarhorn speakers and set amplification, bi-amped with solid state on the bass. All my source was analog or tubed CD players, I...

Hey guys,   I'm pretty new to the Amp and DAC world. I've been reading a bunch on here the last few months. I seemed to have stepped in some Schiit and I don't want to wipe it off. :D   My question is, what DAC do I need to run headphones and speakers? Will the Loki work or do I have to step...

Which would pair better with a set of Sennheiser HD 700's? Bifrost/Lyr     vs     Bifrost/Valhalla      vs      Bifrost/Asgrad 2     vs Woo Audio 7

Hey guys,   I'm removing my PC from my setup. My Current setup was: PC>>Schiit Bifrost DAC>>Schiit Valhalla>>Headphoens. Now, I am looking for a method of playing my FLAC Files. I want it to have a true dedicated Line Out to either via Optical or Coaxial.   Thoughts?

Hi,   I intend to upgrade my sound system. I am considering that using and USB DAC or USB AUDIO INTERFACE to listen music. I read some reviews which indicate that using an USB AUDIO INTERFACE will release a very beautiful sound. However, some other reviews show that USB DAC sound is excellent...

I'm totally a novice to this just as a warning. I'm running a Schiit Bitfrost DAC through my windows 7 pc via usb. I listen to almost 100% of my music through Spotify. I know that messing with EQ's degrades the sound quality but I'm trying figure a way to boost the bass output by a few notches...

I'm having issues with only being able to run one audio stream at a time. I'm currently running Windows 7->Essence stx toslink out->Schiit Bifrost->Bottlehead Crack->Sennheiser HD650. Before I got the Bifrost, when I was running rca out from the stx, I could pause a movie in jriver to watch a...

Hi Guys, I am looking for a solution where I can use my existing cans with a USB DAC/Amp (bifrost+magni) and still be able to use a mic (TBD) with a loop so I can hear myself talk. Right now the only way to enable this is to plug my headphones into the amp and use a USB webcam with mic...

Hi All! I recently bought a Schiit Lyr + Bifrost combo and have been having some trouble with an apparent ground loop in the circuit. I have purchased a ground loop isolator, and this appears to have resolved that issue, however, I am now getting EM interference from the Lyr into the isolator...

I am outputting my ps3 audio via optical to the schiit bifrost, then into an integrated amp powering 2 passive speakers     When I set the audio output settings (optical) to dolby digital 5.1, the audio works through the speakers when utilizing the ps3 interface, but once I start playing a...

After harvesting this forum for a week (so much info on here ;) ), I currently narrowed my choice to two options for driving my DT880s (Manufaktur 250 Ohm): - shiit bifrost + asgard 2 - Audiolab M-DAC I already auditioned the m-dac and liked what I heared, although I would still characterize...

Hi guys, I just got double charged for the payment of Asgard 2 from Schiit Audio Has this ever happened to anyone? I live in Bangkok, Thailand and my brother used my debit card to order the Asgard 2 on 16 of May. I got charged once that day. Then I got charged again on 31 of May (in...

Hi everybody! So, after long searching of DAC I stopped and have two options: - Schiit Bifrost with Uber and USB Gen2; - Audio-gd 2.32 with TXCO USB-32. I prefer warm sound (but same time not crazy about it) with deep bass. First time USB's going to be the main source.   Could you help...

Hi I have a 2009 mac mini which is limited to 96hz. What type of computer can play higher res files than a mac mini? I am using a matrix headphone amp and Schitt Bifrost optical connection.  Headphones Denon d-7000

Hi All,   I frequently use a Wolfson DAC -equipped SACD player's analog outs into a NuForce Icon HDP.  I really like sound of those components, together, and so I am pretty happy with the amp section of the Icon HDP w/ a linear power supply.   However, taking the same Redbook audio...

Gentlemen! I've been reading the forums for months regarding amps, dacs, k702/q701, and k550s. I have this illogical devotion to AKG, due to my previous AKG headphones, and have trouble deciding between two different type of headphones. I recently received a cash bonus from work so I have the...

Firstly I'm not sure where this post is suppose to go so if its in the wrong place I apologize.   So I've begun to start my dive into better audio and I've chosen my first set of what I would consider "real" headphones. I've chosen to go with the AKG K701's. I've read many reviews and it...

What would the general consensus be on these two fine phones? Currently I have the Beyer DT990/600 and a Headroom micro amp/dac which is just ok but definitely tons of room for improvement. I feel like these cans are just under-powered and really want to upgrade to one of the above headphones...