ninjikiran
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Those fuses are sold like magical anti-aging drugs.
Hey all,
A couple of quick answers:
1. Balanced amp and DAC--we're trying for a simultaneous release, but we'll probably be announcing in January, no earlier. If one comes first, it's the DAC. The DAC will be worth waiting for, especially if you're looking for a balanced-output piece. We're going to have at least one big surprise in store for you. Remember, all products from now on are "one and only" products--we won't release them unless they are unique in one or more meaningful ways. And yes, we know the definition of "unique."
2. Fuses and other "special part" options--nope, we build them one way, and one way only. I've said it before, if you want to double the price, there's no better way than having a zillion variations on a product. It also makes service really, ahem, *interesting.*
All the best,
Jason
Hey all,
A couple of quick answers:
1. Balanced amp and DAC--we're trying for a simultaneous release, but we'll probably be announcing in January, no earlier. If one comes first, it's the DAC. The DAC will be worth waiting for, especially if you're looking for a balanced-output piece. We're going to have at least one big surprise in store for you. Remember, all products from now on are "one and only" products--we won't release them unless they are unique in one or more meaningful ways. And yes, we know the definition of "unique."
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All the best,
Jason
I upgaded my Bifrost internal fuse to an AMR Gold Fuse. A fellow enthusiast told me he was shocked at the improvement an audiophile fuse did for his EE Minimax DAC. I was interested enough and purchased some from AMR, a British manufacturer of high end audio components who also make their own fuses. You get 3 in a pack of your chosen values, works out much cheaper than Furutech ones.
So what was the verdict? Hell yes an improvement in every aspect. But I also upgraded the fuse in my Cambridge Audio player, which could be a contributor to the overall improvement. I am now convinced that fuses must be a limiting factor in the power supply of equipment. It makes me wonder how much better it will get by jumping the fuse directly with hookup wire. (No need to tell me how dangerous this is, but when was the last time you had to change blown fuses in your DAC or Optical disc player? I am not suggesting do this with an amp....)
So while I had the case off I took some detailed internal pics as posted above. Modders go to town!! Interesting to note the AKM Dac chip is actually contained on the analog output board. The motherboard is purely that.......an interface motherboard.
okay the bug has bitten I am doing it now.... i will report back if the sound is even better hardwired than with a audiophile fuse....
I think the Bifrost is a perfect modders project. Base price is so cheap, and yet you can spend $50 on fuses, new caps and other mods and potentially see a big step in performance for such small outlay.
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We didn't expect to grow as fast as we did, and the biggest challenge has simply been in scaling up. And if you think 2011 was good, wait till you see 2012!
All the best,
Jason
Hey all,
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3. This past year being challenging, fun or both? Definitely both. We didn't expect to grow as fast as we did, and the biggest challenge has simply been in scaling up. Remember, we're still only 17 months old. And I'm sure everyone would want us to work out the ongoing backorder situation before we announce new products. That's why we've moved out a bunch of product intros, to make sure everything is in place so that 2012 is more predictable on the supply side.
And if you think 2011 was good, wait till you see 2012!
All the best,
Jason