[Mr BubbaHyde]

I purchased the Viborg 2M USB-A > USB-B this past week. Nothing wrong with my current USB cable, but, you know, no cost to ship, no cost to return.

Maybe in a parallel Universe, USB cables actually make a difference. In this case, intermittent signal loss to my Bifrost 2.

I returned to my https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCNPQL4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

That's too bad but good to know! Thank you!

I have had no issues with mine too any of my dacs, I now have 3 !!

Good to have spares!!!

 

[Delta9K]

I purchased the Viborg 2M USB-A > USB-B this past week. Nothing wrong with my current USB cable, but, you know, no cost to ship, no cost to return.

Maybe in a parallel Universe, USB cables actually make a difference. In this case, intermittent signal loss to my Bifrost 2.

I returned to my https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCNPQL4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

I have not experienced any drop outs etc., but I've swapped out for a DH Labs cable. I was picking up one of their AES/EBU digital XLR cables for another chain, and thought what the hell, let's get a couple USB cables too. https://silversonic.com/products/digital-cables/usb/

 

[Lvivske]

I purchased the Viborg 2M USB-A > USB-B this past week. Nothing wrong with my current USB cable, but, you know, no cost to ship, no cost to return.

Maybe in a parallel Universe, USB cables actually make a difference. In this case, intermittent signal loss to my Bifrost 2.

I returned to my https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCNPQL4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

nice, actually using the exact same cable and find it just as terrific as a usb-c cable can be

 

[Lvivske]

I have a question about the Bifrost v Bifrost 2

Basically, is the 'galvanic isolation' of the modern Unison USB port worth it? Like above about the cable, I dont notice any signal noise from my computer at all, so is this something one would benefit from over the 5th gen on the B1?

Was also contemplating hooking this up to an Pi2AES or Apple Airport Express in which case I'd be using Toslink into a DAC....is the Tos input on the B1 worse or is everything equal if the source component is clean?

And this, the actual internal Audio Devices chip, is the upgraded 18 bit chip what makes the Bifrost 2 so good, or is it the power supply; basically, are there other factors to the B2 that makes it gooder outside of the USB input?

 

[Fegefeuer]

Are the other PI2AES outputs reserved for other devices that you are planning to use TOSLINK? I'd always choose the Pi2AES over the Unison USB but only in the case of using XLR, BNC and SPDIF.

Most resolve, attack, cleanliness, best "dimensionality" vs. slight wetness, warmth, less depth and more rounded attacks (still pretty good, no doubt). I actually still used my Lynx to the BF2 over the Unison in the end.
Good to have Unison over any other USB solution though, especially when no streamers are around.

BF2 is the sum of all parts except it doesn't have the fancy reclocking of the bigger DACs.
And of course the closed form filter which is basically what makes these DACs so special. Thus for Schiit DACs I limit streaming to 44,1/48khz.

Nobody needs 814592khz/444096 bit anyway.

 

[2ndWedge]

Are the other PI2AES outputs reserved for other devices that you are planning to use TOSLINK? I'd always choose the Pi2AES over the Unison USB but only in the case of using XLR, BNC and SPDIF.

Most resolve, attack, cleanliness, best "dimensionality" vs. slight wetness, warmth, less depth and more rounded attacks (still pretty good, no doubt). I actually still used my Lynx to the BF2 over the Unison in the end.
Good to have Unison over any other USB solution though, especially when no streamers are around.

BF2 is the sum of all parts except it doesn't have the fancy reclocking of the bigger DACs.
And of course the closed form filter which is basically what makes these DACs so special. Thus for Schiit DACs I limit streaming to 44,1/48khz.

Nobody needs 814592khz/444096 bit anyway.

Check out ifi’s new Zen Streamer

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Check out ifi’s new Zen Streamer

Must Have one now!!! Dammit not available...Yet, love my original Zen

 

[duranxv]

For those who have owned both a Gumby and a BF2, how close in terms of overall sound are they? Should I even bother paying almost double for the Gumby or just settle with the Bifrost? This would mainly be a headphone setup, and paired with a single ended amp.

 

[ColdsnapBry]

Anyone had luck with their BF2 shipping? I ordered mine a bit over 8 weeks ago.

 

[quimbo]

Anyone had luck with their BF2 shipping? I ordered mine a bit over 8 weeks ago.

Ordered 4/23, arrived today. Replaced a BiFrosy multi bit gen 5 usb.

 

[omniweltall]

Ordered 4/23, arrived today. Replaced a BiFrosy multi bit gen 5 usb.

You're in for a treat...enjoy mate.

 

[Lvivske]

Ordered 4/23, arrived today. Replaced a BiFrosy multi bit gen 5 usb.

would love to hear your early impressions going directly from 1 to 2

 

[ColdsnapBry]

Ordered 4/23, arrived today. Replaced a BiFrosy multi bit gen 5 usb.

Ah, ok. Mine should ship soonish then.

I've been using the AK DAC inside my Asgard 3 since I started this hobby couple years ago. Maybe I'll notice a difference upgrading!

 

[mammal]

Are the other PI2AES outputs reserved for other devices that you are planning to use TOSLINK? I'd always choose the Pi2AES over the Unison USB but only in the case of using XLR, BNC and SPDIF.

My experience with Pi2AES was a bit different than yours - Bifrost 2 sounded best with Unison USB, where as other DACs (like Chord Hugo TT 2) sounded better off Pi2AES' toslink.

 

[Lvivske]

Noticed the product page doesnt have the S logo on the chassis like the physical ones ive seen in this thread, did they change the design or is that just a placeholder image?