Finally got enough to go ahead and grab a bifrost uber off amazon,Then I can move off this DGX analog and use it optical to plug into the bifrost.
That looks like an interesting combination with the T90!
Finally got enough to go ahead and grab a bifrost uber off amazon,Then I can move off this DGX analog and use it optical to plug into the bifrost.
I got my Schiit Bifrost Uber w/ USB yesterday and after listening I must say I don't like the sound much. The beautiful lush mids are gone and the high end is a bit too forward. Lots of that sharp SSSSS sound which makes it a bit hard to listen over extended periods. As far as soundstage it's a huge improvement, however. I was using a Xonar STX with LME49990s fed into my Bijou and then to my DT 880s. The big downside to that setup was interference from the video card. Now it's the Bifrost (USB) into the Bijou into the 880s. I don't see how solid state components can burn in but some say it mellows out. If I end up returning it after some more listening, does anyone know a DAC that shines in the mids in the same price range?
Bifrost requires a burn-in period and what you describe is what that many others have said about Bifrost right out of the box. It should be left to run untouched with music playing for at least 3 or 4 days and better a week or more before it's judged. The changes equipment go through during burn-in periods are usually a lot more than a "mellowing out." IMO no new audiophile hardware should be judged before a proper untouched burn-in period whether someone wants to believe in it or not. It's just a matter of leaving it alone for a little while. While it's left alone your ears aren't getting use to anything, so that variable gets eliminated.
A proper sound stage indicates the USB connection is working well. The 2nd generation CM6631A USB circuit in Schiit products is a very good high value way to connect a DAC component to an electrically noisy computer provided the computer is a good quality USB host. Potentially much better than by direct coax S/PDIF. Bifrost Uber has convinced many people it's an excellent mid range value DAC (including me after having many value DACs previously) and when I see someone writing about ongoing problems it strikes me as that person's issues are caused by something in the equipment chain beside the Schiit component.
Thanks for the reply. Regardless of what I believe, it's been playing music non-stop for a day and a half now. As far as the listening goes, I am impatient and I have it blasting tunes as I'm writing this. Maybe I'm getting used to it, maybe it's placebo, maybe it's not but the highs don't hurt me anymore. I was playing at the same volume yesterday when I got it and I had to stop and walk away after a while. A BIG plus to this DAC is the bass. I've heard said that it doesn't have enough and I disagree. I'm no bass head but it's there, and it's very tight and controlled just as it should be. Makes electronic music a joy to listen to. Just out of curiosity, are there any tests on DACs or solid state amps that have different measured values after the burn-in period?
I have a question -
I have been using my Bifrost / Lyr combo for about 6 months. I have exclusively been utilizing the USB input on my bifrost. About a month ago one of the USB ports on my Macbook Pro stopped working with my Bifrost. What is strange is that the USB port still functions normally for my other devices (flash drives, mixer ect.) I didn't think too much about it and began using the other USB port on my laptop. Yesterday however; the second USB port on my Macbook stopped working with my Bifrost. I have checked the other devices and the USB ports appear to be functioning normally with other devices - but not with the Bifrost. I tried separate USB cables to be sure this was not the issue. My Lyr also works fine when the input is coming from my directly mixer rather than from the Bifrost. Has anyone ever heard of this issue...? The fact that the USB ports seem to be working with other devices but not my Bifrost has me puzzled... Any suggestions and/or comets are appreciated. I am admit-ably not tech savvy so I hope I missing something rather obvious.
I'm using a 5 foot cable so I do not believe this is the issue. Is there a way to reset my USB ports to default settings?
I am upgrading my Version of OS to Maverick and hoping that it solves the problem... Thank you for the feedback & insight.
AND I'M BACK - Thanks again for the feedback!
AND I'M BACK - Thanks again for the feedback!