I finally caved and purchased the Schiit Lyr and Bifrost. I currently have AKG k702's which run off of a Marantz 2252. I notice a drastic sound quality improvement as the volume increases to detrimental levels.    I will be doing a co-op at Cisco for the next 6 months and figured I can now...

Hello HeadFiers,   It's been a while since I've posted. My last major audio purchase was a Bifrost/Asgard/HD600 (first version for the Schiit) about two years ago. I'm thinking about upgrades/sidegrades and am wondering what direction I should move in. I really like my HD600 and think I will...

Hi again.   So I bought the HiFiMan HE-500s. and since this is coming out of a Mac pro with optical out, I needed an amp with at least one optical in.  I bought a NuForce Icon HDP, but I'm not really feeling the love from this amp.   I'm looking for a somewhat powerul headphone amp with...

Hey im rocking a standard mobo sound on my sabertooth x79 and i wanted to know if u can damage it with too high volume. im using a 2.0 speaker setup with subwoofer. also can the subwoofer´s volume also damages the sound card?

I'm considering buying the Schiit Bifrost.  The USB addon is $100 extra.   So... the point of using an external DAC is to get it outside of the noisy pc case, right?  So through the usb, you get un-touched un-altered pure sound.  Right?   so, if you use spdif, that comes from either the...

Currently, I have a USB DAC/headphone amp powering my AKG K701s, but I'm looking to replace my DAC. My current DAC has been damaged so it needs to be replaced, but since I'm replacing the device I'm considering some of the things I'd like to see (and don't want to see) in my next DAC purchase...

    A few years back, I recall hearing praise for a little DAC from Grant Fidelity called the TubeDAC-09. It was a compact unit with a good amount of inputs, offering both tube and solid state outputs. It reminded me of the Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1, also a popular unit in its price...

I am looking for a DAC that is well worthy to combo with the Woo Audio WA6. My source will come from my PC and my Ipod Classic. I hope headfiers can give me indepth advices/recommendations in for kind of setup.   Thank you

Hey everyone,   I currently am using the Ultrasone PRO 900.  I was wondering what would be the next step up from them.  I would love some recommendations.   Thanks!

Are they a good match? Thanks!

I need a good quality cable to go between my computer and my schiit Bifrost DAC. I did a search and kept finding people recommending belden cable but it appears to be raw cable that needs to be terminated. Are there any comparable pre-made digital coax cable out there? Thanks!

My price range is between £300-350 and these two are more or less perfectly inside that region, if anyone has any other suggestions feel free to say so.   But which out of these two is the better DAC? I'll be using optical or coax from my PC.

Hi. I'm interested in getting a USB DAC + AMP for under $1000 that has plenty of power for my DT990 600 ohms. If anyone has recommendations, I'd really appreciate it! Peter

I just ordered a bifrost and was told that coax > optical > usb.  I would like the best possible quality, so I wish to go with coax.   My motherboard unfortunately only has optical spdif out.   So, i'm guessing I'll have to get a pci-e soundcard that has coax spdif output.   Since...

Hi all, Currently my setup is the following PC with Creative THD + Fiio E6 -> HD600.   I am mainly listening to classical music.   I am considering to upgrade my system. Anyone can tell me except getting louder volume, what else can I expect by adding a Schiit Asgard?   And, what...

We seem to have several threads of Schiit (or Schiit threads) weaving throughout Head-Fi, which are hard to keep track of from day to day.  Based on the highly successful "Woo Owners Unite" thread, which I am also a member, I think we should have a Schiit owners thread.  I found the Woo thread...

HiFiMan HE-500 Planar Magnetic Headphone Review and Shoot out.     VIDEO REVIEW!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHw_5VApFnw I'm not entirly happy with how the video turned out so I may re-shoot tomorrow just cause.   Unboxing Video...

Apologies if this is a stupid question, but can I connect my iPod Classic to a Schiit Bifrost using just the regular iPod charging cable, or would I need a dock or something similar?

Hey all,   I recently added a HP100 to my current WA6SE+DA100 mix and I find it to be a very nice solid state compliment to the WA6SE, and it's synergy with the DA100 is fantastic (not surprisingly, as they're designed to be used together).    This bring to me to the point of this topic...

Hey guy's im looking for an upgrade from my ODAC. Something if possible within 300USD? ATM I was looking at Schiit Bifrost Uber a lil above my budget but im looking for alternatives below 300USD if possible. I'm using a Little Dot MKIV SE. Also interested in maybe the LittleDot DAC_1 since i've...

I need some expert advice, in getting a good home use (or portable) DAC; Something that would compliment DarkVoice 336 and HD 650. My setup is going to be MacBook Pro + USB DAC + DarkVoice 336C (not purchased yet).   I am looking to drive my HD 650 and Denon D2000. I must add that I do have...

I have my eyes set on a few good amps ie.. SPL Auditor, Woo WA2, M1 HPA, Asgard and a few others.  But what are some DACs that will pair well with these amps.  Phones:  T1's, HD650's, Pro 900, Q701.

My setup is BiFROST > LYR > LCD-2   Having gotten the Lyr recently, I noticed that when there is no music playing, there is a faint, static-like high-pitched noise in both channels that appears and disappears periodically at around one minute intervals. Sometimes this noise can be heard in...

NOTE:  If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video.     There are many new products being introduced and launched at CanJam @ Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) on October 14, 15 and 16, 2011. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a sneak peak of some of...

Just picked up the LCD-2 Now i just need a Amp & DAC.   What are the main differences? Which is your favorite?     Please be straight with your point. Do not include different Amps/DACs and clutter the thread.