[iFi audio]

If you have any experience with it, could you compare the iFi Purifier to the Schiit Eitr?

Yup, would be nice to know

 

[xkamran]

Personally, I think the Modius is a very capable DAC, especially at only $200. However, I also ended up with the Bifrost to scratch that "what if" itch and just be done with it. I'm pretty happy with it.

Now i am getting that itch. I got the modius and love it. Is it worth motr than 2 times price of modius?

 

[emilsal]

Now i am getting that itch. I got the modius and love it. Is it worth motr than 2 times price of modius?

It’s incrementally better but exponentially more expensive. For my peace of mind yes it’s worth it. I had the Modius then demoed the Bifrost at the Shitt’r. I ordered one same night and returned the Modius.

 

[j0val]

It’s incrementally better but exponentially more expensive. For my peace of mind yes it’s worth it. I had the Modius then demoed the Bifrost at the Shitt’r. I ordered one same night and returned the Modius.

I agree with this. I have no regrets on returning the Modius for the Bifrost. For me, it's worth the peace of mind knowing that I have what's considered one of the best DACs out there. It was also a noticeable improvement over the Modius and I still look forward to listening to it each day.

 

[Sean H]

If you have any experience with it, could you compare the iFi Purifier to the Schiit Eitr? I'm using an Eitr with my Mimby right now.

Unfortunately, no, I do not. Sorry. The more I listen and the more this thing settles in, I can't believe the difference it's made. Before I found it to be one heck of a tweak but now its inching toward a component upgrade. Keep in mind most of my observations are in my two-channel system. I'm hearing the improvement in my headphone rig no doubt but in my two-channel system it's very, very noticeable. The impact on the soundstage alone is insane. The music just floats more freely of the speakers in a huge soundstage.

 

[rkw]

I agree with this. I have no regrets on returning the Modius for the Bifrost. For me, it's worth the peace of mind

Audiophiles never achieve "peace of mind". There is always a nagging feeling that something could be better.

 

[theveterans]

Audiophiles never achieve "peace of mind". There is always a nagging feeling that something could be better.

Just one advice: Don’t ever fall into audio nervosa

 

[Ripper2860]

I rush into it headlong and willingly.

 

[Rensek]

I rush into it headlong and willingly.

ahhhh that's where I learned it from.....

 

[jkpenrose]

Pulled the trigger and ordered the BF2 on Thursday!

 

[markkr]

I would like to use both outputs of the BF2 to switch between 2 of my amps. Unfortunately both of my amps are single ended, Can i simply buy XLR to RCA adapters and use both outputs?

 

[Mark-sf]

I would like to use both outputs of the BF2 to switch between 2 of my amps. Unfortunately both of my amps are single ended, Can i simply buy XLR to RCA adapters and use both outputs?

There is no output switch on the BF2 to select between the two outputs. You can simply use an pair of RCA Y-connectors on the outputs.

 

[Ripper2860]

With BF2 XLR (balanced) and RCA (SE) are both outputting signal simultaneously. Y-adapters or a Schiit SYS switch will do just fine.

 

[rkw]

Can i simply buy XLR to RCA adapters and use both outputs?

No, don't do that. The XLR negative signals on left and right side will become tied together and potentially damage something. Use the RCA outputs with Y splitters as others have suggested.

 

[Sschaffer24]

I would like to use both outputs of the BF2 to switch between 2 of my amps. Unfortunately both of my amps are single ended, Can i simply buy XLR to RCA adapters and use both outputs?

This is a question I have as well. Planning on buying a Bifrost 2 soon (hoping to find one used) and want to use this to source my PC speakers as well as my RSA Raptor. Am I able to have both of these connected (my speakers can accept a balanced signal and amp accepts RCA) so I plan on connecting the speakers via XLR output and amp via RCA. Is this going to work as I expect?

Also, if anyone has a line on a used bifrost 2, I would love to know.