[4nradio]

That's what I did about 10 days ago for a USB version, but my Audio Advisor order was direct through their web site (to avoid Amazon's tax on shipments to WA State). I received the Bifrost very quickly, and it now has over 150 hours of burn-in. 
 
The SQ definitely took a turn for the better after the 40 hour mark.
 
I really wanted to order directly from Schiit as I did with the Lyr, but just got tired of the waiting and back order status.
 
A side note: the finish of the Bifrost from this latest production run looks identical to the brushed aluminum on my Lyr; there's no color variation at all.
 
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I canceled my Schiit direct order on Sunday night, and placed an order with Audio Advisors via Amazon. Just showed up on my doorstep 30 minutes ago and shipping was free.
 
I just checked now and Audio Advisor is out of stock, but Kraft Street Audio has some at a $30 markup (free shipping though - so it may even out).
 
Potential drawback: Amazon does not appear to have the non-USB version at all.
 


 

 
 

 

[TubeDriver]

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^ no plug, just a thick sticker that says reserved for usb module or something like that. 
 
-M

 
Thanks for the info.  Maybe a foil backed tape would be best.

 

[mmayer167]

yep, just don't go stuffing tin foil in there! lol 

 
-m

 

[kchau]

i just saw an article that certain dacs can play digital audio from the ipad using the camera connection kit.
 
has anyone tried this with the bifrost?

 

[ultrarider]

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i just saw an article that certain dacs can play digital audio from the ipad using the camera connection kit.
 
has anyone tried this with the bifrost?

I'll try this once mine arrives. Currently still on backorder. Guess I'm further back in the queue than I thought I was.

 

[isberg]

I just tried this with my brand new Bifrost (arrived yesterday). iPad 2, iOS 5.0.1 with cam kit. It locks up the iPad hard, requiring a hard reset. Tried it twice. Then to verify, I hooked up the Bifrost USB to my MacBook Air and it worked fine.
 
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i just saw an article that certain dacs can play digital audio from the ipad using the camera connection kit.
 
has anyone tried this with the bifrost?

 

 

[Kremer930]

I think that I may have seen that article.  It used the Antelope DAC and claimed that the ipad2 could output up to 384 with the camera connection kit.  

 

[grokit]

There's actually a whole thread about the iPad CCK and DAC's, I followed it for a while and am surprised re the Bifrost not working since it uses AC power.

 

[isberg]

Yeah, surprised me too (though that thread is not being updated anymore). I did some googling and I found some info for the iPad 1 that stated "USB 1.1" support. The Bifrost uses async USB 2. USB 2 is backwards compat with 1.x, but maybe it's causing a problem with the iPad. Or maybe it's the async that's causing the problem. I don't know. It would be nice if Jason from Schiit could chime in with any thoughts.
 
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There's actually a whole thread about the iPad CCK and DAC's, I followed it for a while and am surprised re the Bifrost not working since it uses AC power.

 

 

[littletino]

I tried my Bifrost connected to an iPad 2 with the CCK and had the same results. Locked up hard requiring a reset.

 

[ultrarider]

I know this has been said many, many times before. But I'm absolutely floored by Schiit's customer service. Also, my Bifrost will go out next week. Very excited.

 

[Raptor34]

Got my Valhalla back this morning!   One day turn-around and shipped it back to me.   7 down days in total and most of those were in transit.   Pretty awesome.  

   I should get my Bifrost next week.   Keeping fingers  crossed although I'm pretty high up on the list.  #1186 
 
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I haven't the slightest idea. 

     I got a RA  number from Jason today, on the weekend no less (blink) so I don't think my down time will be to long.  Incredibly good customer support!  Sorry, didn't mean to hijack this thread.   Can't wait for my Bifrost to arrive. 


 

 

 

[IcedTea]

#1290 here  

 

[Raptor34]

Hang in there. 
 
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#1290 here  

 

 

[wkhanna]

I'm 1135, mine did not ship last week.
According to the web site, they didn'tget all the circuit boards from their supplier that were promised.
All backorders are now to ship this week.
Let's hope this is the case.
I just got a power cable from Signal Cable, in New York, and ordered a glass optical cable from http://www.lifatec.com/toslink2.html which will be here early next week.
I have a spot prepared and waiting on my equipment rack.
Jeez, this whole scenario has this 54 yo feeling like kid waiting for x-mass day.