[Shane D]

If you haven’t heard Multibit DAC or NOS DAC you are in for a surprise. You will notice major change in tonality and Timbre out of box.
Bifrost2 is a major upgrade from SMSL SU-8, mark my words. It’s worth the upgrade just for the tonality and timber that you will get out of it.
If you are someone who like little warm sound with very natural vocals then go for it.

PS: I was not at all aware that we can take digital out of Sony ZX300, can we?

Thanks for the reply! It does sound interesting.

Yes, on the line out, but you have to buy a cable from Japan. I bought it through amazon.com or amazon.ca

 

[AppleheadMay]

Searched this thread but still got some firmware update questions as I formatted the card corrrectly but when I put it in the Bifrost starts normally instead of flashing the lights for a longer period like in the video. I have an 8GB card though, not sure if that's a problem?

- if your unit already has the newest firmware then does it write over the firmware again or does it start normally?
- do you insert the card with the copper contacts facing up or down? I managed to insert it both ways and hope I didn't damage the slot.
- I read here you have to push the card all the way in but I can't get it more than halfway in no matter what side is up.
- is there any way to check in Windows what firmware you have?

 

[XERO1]

If you haven’t heard Multibit DAC or NOS DAC you are in for a surprise. You will notice major change in tonality and Timbre out of box.
Bifrost2 is a major upgrade from SMSL SU-8, mark my words. It’s worth the upgrade just for the tonality and timber that you will get out of it.

Even a Mimby is a major upgrade over the SU-8.

I owned both together. Sold the SU-8, kept the Mimby.

 

[tafens]

Searched this thread but still got some firmware update questions as I formatted the card corrrectly but when I put it in the Bifrost starts normally instead of flashing the lights for a longer period like in the video. I have an 8GB card though, not sure if that's a problem?

- if your unit already has the newest firmware then does it write over the firmware again or does it start normally?
- do you insert the card with the copper contacts facing up or down? I managed to insert it both ways and hope I didn't damage the slot.
- I read here you have to push the card all the way in but I can't get it more than halfway in no matter what side is up.
- is there any way to check in Windows what firmware you have?

I got my update card from Schiit, and it is an 8GB SanDisk MicroSD HC I. Copper contacts down IIRC. It was a bit fiddly to get it inserted properly, and the update only starts when the card is fully inserted.

 

[AppleheadMay]

I got my update card from Schiit, and it is an 8GB SanDisk MicroSD HC I. Copper contacts down IIRC. It was a bit fiddly to get it inserted properly, and the update only starts when the card is fully inserted.

I managed to get the card in contacts down and contacts up, looks and feels the same but thanks for letting me know it's contacts down.
Weird it can go in both ways since it has a pretty explicit notch.

Do you mean the card has to go all the way into the amp so only 1mm or so sticks out?
I push as hard as I can but it only gets halfway in (half of the card that is), I' think I'd need a hammer to get it in more.
Or the thing is damaged from pushing it halfway in upside-down.
I contacted support.

No update is starting but maybe I already have the latest firmware and then the update doesn't start?

 

[Relaxasaurus]

Any kind soul willing to let me borrow their Bifrost 2 or Gungnir multibit for a big DAC shootout review? Currently comparing the ARES II, ADI-2, Chord Qutest, and probably a Denafrips Pontus. Wanted to get Multibit in the mix.

I'll buy you a beer, or a nice scotch

 

[Gregg]

Any news yet about Bifrost ship dates?
Is May 22 still the target ship date, or will this slip again?

 

[mykeldg]

Even a Mimby is a major upgrade over the SU-8.

I owned both together. Sold the SU-8, kept the Mimby.

ditto.

I had d50s compare dto the mimby and it was no comparison. Now I have the E30 (which is better measuring than the d50s) and its still behind the mimby

 

[blackdragon87]

Any news yet about Bifrost ship dates?
Is May 22 still the target ship date, or will this slip again?

would really like to know as well. seriously considering ordering one

 

[rkw]

Any news yet about Bifrost ship dates?
Is May 22 still the target ship date, or will this slip again?

would really like to know as well. seriously considering ordering one

@Jason Stoddard has said repeatedly to contact Schiit (info@schiit.com) for latest information.

 

[tafens]

I managed to get the card in contacts down and contacts up, looks and feels the same but thanks for letting me know it's contacts down.
Weird it can go in both ways since it has a pretty explicit notch.

Do you mean the card has to go all the way into the amp so only 1mm or so sticks out?
I push as hard as I can but it only gets halfway in (half of the card that is), I' think I'd need a hammer to get it in more.
Or the thing is damaged from pushing it halfway in upside-down.
I contacted support.

No update is starting but maybe I already have the latest firmware and then the update doesn't start?

As far as I recall there was more than 1 mm sticking out also when it was fully inserted, but it was a while ago, so I’m not sure how much it was.

It would be great if the video of the blinkenlights updating Bifrost could be amended with some footage of the back of the Bifrost with the SD-card inserted in the slot.

 

[ksb643]

As far as I recall there was more than 1 mm sticking out also when it was fully inserted, but it was a while ago, so I’m not sure how much it was.

It would be great if the video of the blinkenlights updating Bifrost could be amended with some footage of the back of the Bifrost with the SD-card inserted in the slot.

Try using a flashlight and seeing if you can see the contacts.

 

[AppleheadMay]

As far as I recall there was more than 1 mm sticking out also when it was fully inserted, but it was a while ago, so I’m not sure how much it was.
It would be great if the video of the blinkenlights updating Bifrost could be amended with some footage of the back of the Bifrost with the SD-card inserted in the slot.

Yes, if I look at the pictures of the innards there's no way a whole card can go in, only about half of it.

Try using a flashlight and seeing if you can see the contacts.

I did try that but it's hard to see.

I contacted Schiit and they think the card sticks out a bit, contacts of the card should be facing down, inserting upside down does no damage and if you already have the latest firmware it probably doesn't get overwritten but reboots normally.

 

[h.rav]

Has anyone had a chance to compare the BF2 to the Denafrips Ares?

I have both Ares II and BF2. IMHO, BF2 sounds better: better staging, easy on the ears, and at the same time very detailed.
I have not spent more time comparing the two since my initial comparison, my Ares II will definitely go for sale soon.

 

[jaboki]

would really like to know as well. seriously considering ordering one

Response I got today: "Unfortunately it is going to be longer than originally anticipated. We haven’t yet received the parts we are waiting on. It could be a couple weeks before it is able to ship. I’m sorry for the wait."