[Maxvla]

Within 6 months is what was mentioned. I hope we have a prototype or something at RMAF, though.

 

[tkteo]

I am predicting that the higher end DAC will implement some programmable features using Mr Moffat's expertise.

 

[Anaxilus]

Now where's that Schiit Realizer?  That would be some Schiit right there.

 

[paconavarro]

My wallet WILL SUFFER!!!!
 

 

[mamba315]

Jason, the way you're talking about the upcoming statement/reference DAC has me really excited. Here's hoping we see a true DAC breakthrough in the "realistic" (sub $5k) price range.

 

[R-Audiohead]

Subscribed--
 
Been looking for a dedicated DAC to run to a receiver for an external Canton setup... maybe Schitt will provide decent offerings?

 

[zhunter]

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When is the high end 'beast' dac hitting? End of the year?
 
-Daniel

I guess so, Jason said that 2 others DACs will be revealed on next 6 months... so probably in the end of the year.

 

[nsk1]

So I assume the next DAC which is balanced will be around $749 without USB and the next one I don't really care, not for my wallet

. My question is for Jason, so technically Bifrost is a DAC for all of yours headamps for now, right? Is it match-buddy for Lyr? What I mean is when you will release the next DAC, will there be more amps? I don't wanna pull the plug on Bifrost and the next thing I know is balanced DAC from Schiit for $549 without USB! I think you can help a lot of people who are hesitant. Will it make sense to use Lyr with this new DAC which will be balanced? 

 

[Viper2005]

So I assume the next DAC which is balanced will be around $749 without USB and the next one I don't really care, not for my wallet

. My question is for Jason, so technically Bifrost is a DAC for all of yours headamps for now, right? Is it match-buddy for Lyr? What I mean is when you will release the next DAC, will there be more amps? I don't wanna pull the plug on Bifrost and the next thing I know is balanced DAC from Schiit for $549 without USB! I think you can help a lot of people who are hesitant. Will it make sense to use Lyr with this new DAC which will be balanced? 

I would say go for the Bifrost since the Lyr doesn't have balanced inputs anyways.
However I think it has been hinted that there is a new balanced amp coming down the pipe.

 

[Lil' Knight]

 
 
Chip rating =/= implementation rating. In fact, the EE Minimax is rated 90dB S/N through the tube output and 95 through the SS output, despite the 129dB rating of the chip.
 
AKM4399 = 123dB rated
 
Like I said, we're *very* conservative, especially on specs like this that are basically BS and benchracing.
 
And, I will not say anything more, but the real top-end will be *much* better than Sabre. Think total redefinition, not remixing what everyone else is doing.
 
 

Heh, can't wait to confirm this...

 

[MrScary]

Heh, can't wait to confirm this...

Yeah I will be buying a BriFrost for my bedroom setup I am eager to compare it to my Modded EE Minimax.
real world listening will tell the story.

 

[grokit]

My guess is that a balanced version of the Bifrost would come in at around $449-$499 (plus $100 more for USB), and the top end unit will be hopefully more like $799. This would be more in the Schiit way of making quality audio affordable.

 

[MrScary]

My guess is that a balanced version of the Bifrost would come in at around $449-$499 (plus $100 more for USB), and the top end unit will be hopefully more like $799. This would be more in the Schiit way of making quality audio affordable.

Im thinking the top end unit will be more in the 800's for the full blown system IMHO and even at that price it will be a steal

 

[nsk1]

$500 balanced? Not possible, you are asking too much. I mean if it would be true, so who would buy Bifrost? No one.

 

[maverickronin]

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$500 balanced? Not possible, you are asking too much. I mean if it would be true, so who would buy Bifrost? No one.

Someone who need the USB more than the balanced...