Schiit Bifrost Uber Analog Upgrade

[valtopps]

I was getting really confused , OK thanks Baldr.
but when i go to windows 10 and click playback properties then advanced to the drop down list there's everything but 24/176?

 

[Baldr]

  I was getting really confused , OK thanks Baldr.
but when i go to windows 10 and click playback properties then advanced to the drop down list there's everything but 24/176?

Dunno -- I am personally a Windozephobe.  Not a hater, but every time I use it I need counseling to deal with all of its idiosyncratic behavior.  I just feel better when I have Linux on my PCs.  I'm sure Schiit FAQs or cust service can be of better help.  My deal is to make new Schiit, which I am in the middle of as we speak.  Good luck!

 

[valtopps]

well i want to sell this dac, but i don't wont to tell someone it a 2nd gen and its not.

 

[rsnblmn]

  well i want to sell this dac, but i don't wont to tell someone it a 2nd gen and its not.

 
I have a Bifrost Multibit that I absolutely know is new enough to have come with USB Gen 2, and when I look at the Windows 10 control panel, I too only see 16/176 in the drop-down, but not 24/176.
 
That said, I never use that method of playback (changing the settings in the control panel), I always just use the WASAPI support in Foobar2000 and then all the bit output stuff is handled for you.
 
http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_wasapi
 
I also don't have any 24/176 files to test on my own currently...it seems like that format is not very common as far as I can tell. 
 
I'd suggest shooting an email to info at schiit dot com as Mike suggested. They have always been extremely quick and helpful for me.

 

[Baldr]

  well i want to sell this dac, but i don't wont to tell someone it a 2nd gen and its not.

If the part is a 6631A it is a G2.

 

[valtopps]

i dont know i mainly listen to spotify and pandora really dont need anything like foobar? i just go into windows and set it to 24/44.1 and im done. i hear others saying if you have g2 you will see 24/176.

 

[Dawls]

I got my Schiit Bifrost yesterday and I let it sit and play music over night. I have to say that I am a little disappointed, this is my 2nd DAC and this wasn't a HUGE upgrade from my Spitfire MkII. I can hear that there is a difference but it wasn't worth 4-500 USD.

Just wanted to give an update, the DAC died yesterday. 7,5 years of service, it was great RIP.

 

[Lichi]

Is the performance difference between New Bifrost and Gungnir worth their price difference? Recently, consider buying an upgrade DAC with a balanced output which compatibles with Mjolnir 2. But, Do I have to spend more effort on the DAC side?