[decodm]

Looks like my first pile of schiit just arrived!
Time to unbox and enjoy!

Nice!! What did you get, besides the SYS?

 

[judson_w]

I don't know, am I?

A friend of mine saw him in concert a couple years ago. She figured she since she enjoys his music, she should see him whenever she can since she expects him to maybe not be around for long given his lifestyle. Then again, I am sure lots of people felt the same about people like Steve Tyler.

Nice!! What did you get, besides the SYS?

Based on the labels on the box, I am guessing Asgard, 230 V, Euro style plug, and Bifrost, 230 V, Euro style plug (with remote).

 

[Pedro Janeiro]

Nice!! What did you get, besides the SYS?

Hi, Yeah, Asgard 3 and Bifrost 2, i will use Sys to switch the Dac signal to Asgard 3 or Woo Wa 2

 

[PioBeer]

Anyone try out the Asgard 3 yet? Are we talking very noticeable SQ improvement over Magni? I'm about ready to push the button on it, so just need a "push" myself.

 

[nerone]

Hi, Yeah, Asgard 3 and Bifrost 2, i will use Sys to switch the Dac signal to Asgard 3 or Woo Wa 2

You don't need the SYS. You can just use one splitter, like the one on the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-a...ioquest+1+male+2+female&qid=1572282513&sr=8-3

I e-mailed schiit and they said it was ok to use a adapter like this.

 

[jnak00]

You don't need the SYS. You can just use one splitter, like the one on the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-a...ioquest+1+male+2+female&qid=1572282513&sr=8-3

I e-mailed schiit and they said it was ok to use a adapter like this.

I wouldn't use a splitter to combine two inputs, which is what Pedro wants to do. I've used them to split outputs with no problems though.

Anyone try out the Asgard 3 yet? Are we talking very noticeable SQ improvement over Magni? I'm about ready to push the button on it, so just need a "push" myself.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-asgard-3-impressions-thread.914012/

 

[tincanear]

Anyone try out the Asgard 3 yet? Are we talking very noticeable SQ improvement over Magni? I'm about ready to push the button on it, so just need a "push" myself.

differences may be more or less apparent depending on which generation Magni you are comparing against (Magni3 has 2 Watts / channel & a gain switch, earlier ones have fewer features), the headphones you are using (e.g. power hungry Audeze or HiFiMan planars), as well as source, and more importantly your ears. Asgard 3 at $199 is a real good deal for the hardware (ALPS RK27 potentiometer/ volume control has better left/right balance especially a lower volume settings, beefy transformer & caps in the power supply, etc) that's in it.

 

[nerone]

I wouldn't use a splitter to combine two inputs, which is what Pedro wants to do. I've used them to split outputs with no problems though.



https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-asgard-3-impressions-thread.914012/

Correct.
For my use and also for @Pedro Janeiro‘s the adapter is valid, since we need to feed two amps from bifrost.

 

[Pedro Janeiro]

@jnak00 & @nerone

Well, i think Sys was the best option for me, it can switch the dac signal, gives me a extra volume control (that i won't will really use), but also give me something very useful, i can use the switch as "Mute button"

When i did my Ikea Kallax hack, i forget about the Schiit on/off buttons location, and its a bit difficult reach the back and turn them on/off.
Do you guys know if its ok leave them always on, and use one of this solutions to shut everything down?

Thanks

 

[Tim van der Leeuw]

Based on the labels on the box, I am guessing Asgard, 230 V, Euro style plug

My Asgard box, 230V Euro-plug and DAC card, turned out to contain a Jotunheim (230V Europlug DAC card)... So... you never know.

 

[jnak00]

Correct.
For my use and also for @Pedro Janeiro‘s the adapter is valid, since we need to feed two amps from bifrost.

You're right, I misread that as two DACs feeding Asgard, not the other way around

 

[Rensek]

I use a remote controlled switch myself to control my 2ch Schiit setup. Works like a charm.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GXCYWRQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Anything similar should work well for you.

 

[Pedro Janeiro]

I use a remote controlled switch myself to control my 2ch Schiit setup. Works like a charm.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GXCYWRQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Anything similar should work well for you.

Thanks @Rensek will try find something like that with EU sucko conector!

 

[tincanear]

@jnak00 & @nerone

Well, i think Sys was the best option for me, it can switch the dac signal, gives me a extra volume control (that i won't will really use), but also give me something very useful, i can use the switch as "Mute button"




When i did my Ikea Kallax hack, i forget about the Schiit on/off buttons location, and its a bit difficult reach the back and turn them on/off.
Do you guys know if its ok leave them always on, and use one of this solutions to shut everything down?



Thanks

I would recommend moving the schiit stack of Asgard3 atop Bifrost2 to the top shelf (give the amp some air space above for cooling) and maybe place the headphone stand in front of the schiit stack / woo amp. I have the Asgard2 and Bifrost (original gen) placed side by side for best cooling, but powered continuously (on surge / multi-stage filtered power strip). 5 year warranty means that Jason and team believe in the durability of their gear. Plus if it burns up in 6 years, it will give us an excuse to get the latest-and-greatest then as replacements (upgrade) Bifrost2 being a multibit DAC will benefit from being left on all the time (Mike Moffat (aka Baldr) recommends keeping multibit DACs always on for thermal stability).

 

[Pedro Janeiro]

Hi @tincanear , thanks for your advice.
In my previous pictures you cant notice, but Asgard 3 still have 3 cm on top for cooling, isnt that enought?
I need keep the top shelf free, and reserved for Sol probably .

@Rensek i was looking around and i think i already found a nice solution, "power manager BOOS RC5 " (theres also the RC7 with 7 sucko ports)