I've heard many people say the HE-400 was fantastic with the Lyr and Bifrost, that it was a different beast. However, the Lyr+Bifrost is a 900 dollar setup which is pretty damn expensive. The HE-400 + Lyr+ Bifrost will cost 1300 dollars, and with that money I could get a hi-fi setup. Since it...

Hi,   I started a thread trying to find the best amp/DAC combo to get for my HD650 for around +-500$. The more I read, the more my preconceived opinions change. I read on Head-Fi and Headphonia that the HD650 and the BottleHead Crack are really a stellar combination, but of all the threads I...

Hi all,   I am looking to buy a new DAC which can used as outboard DAC for PC or MAC, to be connected to my amp (NAD C372) in the main system. I am looking at following options :   1) Teac UD-H01 2) PS Audio DLIII 3) Peachtree DACiT 4) ASUS Xonar Essence One 5) Nuforce HDP   I am...

Alright, so i've been lurking around threads for a good amp for the Beyers but i haven't bought them yet because i can't decide which ones, main uses will be for listening to Rock, Pop, dubstep/electronic, and alot of gaming(all games, fps,rts,rpg,mmo,etc)i would say50/50 for between music and...

Have a problem with the Bifrost, I am getting better sound from straight out of a cellphone.   I noticed the problem when tried with an amp so I tried an rca to 3.5mm adapter and the sound was noticeably worse. (The sound was similar to if I eq'd the bass and treble all the way down)   I...

After doing a bunch of searching and basically frying my brain, I decided to just ask. Im going to purchase some Denon D7000 headphones next week and I need an amp/dac as I will be running it from my macbook pro. Im not coming from a long audio history, so Im a bit Novice. After searching the...

I've been listening to my K550s mostly amped lately, and I've had a bit of an epiphany today.   I actually think the K550s sound better unamped, connected directly to my cowon.   The mid-high spike is amplified when amped and makes it hard to listen to bands like Radiohead and Linkin Park...

Are there any made in USA USB DACs? My second option would be made in Europe.     Thank you!

I am considering buying the Audeze LCD-2's however they are very expensive. If I got them, I would only be able to spend $300 on a Desktop Amplifier/DAC. Which Desktop Amplifier/DAC do you think is best for the Audeze LCD-2's for under $300?

How do they sound together? Is Valhalla a good match for my LCD-2?

I just purchased the Schiit Asgard and Bifrost + the PYST combo because I've heard such glowing reviews about the quality for an entry-level DAC + amp combo. I'm just using my desktop computer's motherboard soundcard over SPDIF. My previous setup was a Astro Gaming Mixamp with SPDIF audio...

hi friend,i'm italian excuse me for my english i need amp for my denon ah-d2000 budget max 1000€   i returned Burson ha160D for noise problem(but sound is incredible)   PLEASE friend,help me Thanks.   Carmine.

Which is the better dac (not considering price)? Schiit Bifrost or Gamma2 (MisterX build)?   Using it with desktop computer mostly, schiit valhalla and DT880 600 ohm   Currently don't have a dedicated dac.   Any other dac recommendations in this general price range?   My computer...

I just bought hifiman he-500 and LYR, and i'm looking for great DAC for my system.   My budget is $500 ~ 700, and bifrost is $449(with usb), and refurbished idecco is $700.   I want to know which one is better DAC with usb. I'm gonna using them with my pc.   and i have iphone, so i...

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Hi! I have a couple of the nice headphones, a cd player connected to a speaker amp, so the only RCA output of the CD player is engaged. I have an NuForce HDP connected to the coaxial digital out of the cd player. A Schiit Vahalla head amp to be delivered soon. I prefer not to connect the HDP RCA...

Hey so i currently have the hrt ms2 and am looking to upgrade. my price limit is $500. I've heard a lot of good things about the bifrost and the vdac so im looking to get opinons on people who have them already. I really am not in a position to order and return right now so i need your help...

Right now, my main setup is MacBook (Aiffs and Wavs)>Fiio E10>Beyer DT770Pro-250. I'd like to upgrade my Dac (and amp) before getting new cans, so right now I'm looking at the Firestone Fubar line, and the Schiit Bifrost. Obviously, these Dacs are in completely different tiers. Right now, I...

I've read through the information on these two DACs on the Schiit site: Gungnir: http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=11 , http://schiit.com/schiit-faq/about-gungnir/ Bifrost: http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=7...

Hi all, Has anyone received the Woo Audio WDS-1? It's high on my list as well as the Wyred Dac-2. Thanks

Hi all, I am planning to get the HD800's in a couple weeks and am going crazy at trying to find out what amp/dac combo I need to use these things at an acceptable level! I don't expect maximum clarity or resolution but I do want to be able to enjoy the HD800's for what they are.   I have a...

The RS-2 is on-sale locally near me for $499.99.  Would you consider picking it up? What is the best bang for your buck headphone around $500... I've spent too much on IEMs, planning to get a headphone for desktop/laptop use with my E17.

Hi,   I've never used headphones before.   only i used IEMs, then, i'd like to buy headphones.   but, i don't have any knowledge for it.   so plz feel free to recommend.   and i liked UE triple.fi 10 pro.

Please recommend me full-sized headphones that can play great WITHOUT expensive amplifier, DAC/source. The headphones themselves can be expensive. I just want to keep my system very simple and convenient, even at a cost of not getting the optimum performance. Thank you!

Head-fiers,   I have a Schiit Bifrost, which I like a lot, and I have some Mr. Speakers Alpha Dogs on their way to me.  I am considering a Schiit amp, but I'm having trouble choosing between the Asgard 2 and the Lyr.   The Shiit website specifically mentions the ADs under both amps among...