[Rossliew]

With the USB cable in, restart the MBA. Then check the sound icon again.

Still the same...intermittent connection : (
 
Should I just bring it into the service centre and check it out? this is not even a day old!

 

[hodgjy]

  Still the same...intermittent connection : (
 
Should I just bring it into the service centre and check it out? this is not even a day old!

 
Is it a USB 3.0 port by chance?  Many DACs seem to dislike USB 3.0. 

 

[RickB]

  Still the same...intermittent connection : (
 
Should I just bring it into the service centre and check it out? this is not even a day old!

I would send an email to Schiit tech support. They probably have seen this before and would know what to do.

 

[Tuco1965]

   
Yeah, even while using the same chip, they've saved the higher end USB spec for more expensive models.

They actually are different. AKM4396 for Modi and AKM4399 for Bifrost.  The Modi is meant to be simple to use and no drivers to have to support.

 

[madwolfa]

  They actually are different. AKM4396 for Modi and AKM4399 for Bifrost.  The Modi is meant to be simple to use and no drivers to have to support.

 
I meant the USB chip (C-Media CM6631A).

 

[Tuco1965]

Yup gotcha.  Asleep at the wheel today.  

 

[Xdaggersoul]

  I did bring up the point of the HE-6's power hungry character. I believe that few people in the general population of headphone owners require such wattage and would need an amp capable of dimming the lights sharing the same mains circuit. I would think that your Auralic is up to the job. 

 I believe that everyone should take a moment to listen to a pair of Orthodynamic cans, once done, I ordered a pair of HE-500's. They are excellent for developing one's neck muscles.

 

Head-fiers should try some Ortho's at some time. Alot of difference from dynamic drivers. The Ortho's are very heavy! Hope you enjoy the HE-500! 

 

[madwolfa]

  The Ortho's are very heavy!

 
Yeah, that's what scares me, I'm spoiled by weightless HD6xx series. At the same time I'm tempted to hear something new.

 

[StanD]

  Head-fiers should try some Ortho's at some time. Alot of difference from dynamic drivers. The Ortho's are very heavy! Hope you enjoy the HE-500! 

I listen to them and my HD600's everyday.

 

[StanD]

   
Yeah, that's what scares me, I'm spoiled by weightless HD6xx series. At the same time I'm tempted to hear something new.

Look into the HE-560's. They're half the weight of the HE-500's.

 

[madwolfa]

  Look into the HE-560's. They're half the weight of the HE-500's.

 
Why isn't it on HiFiMAN's website? Where do you normally buy them?

 

[RickB]

   
Why isn't it on HiFiMAN's website? Where do you normally buy them?

 
They haven't been released yet, though they are supposed to be coming out very soon.

 

[Rossliew]

Is it a USB 3.0 port by chance?  Many DACs seem to dislike USB 3.0. 

Yes, they are Usb3.0 ports. Is it possible to buy some sort of adaptor to make it seem like a Usb2.0?

 

[Rossliew]

I would send an email to Schiit tech support. They probably have seen this before and would know what to do.

Good idea there. Have just shot an email to Schiit...hopefully this gets sorted out soon so I can continue enjoying the music. Thanks!

 

[StanD]

Good idea there. Have just shot an email to Schiit...hopefully this gets sorted out soon so I can continue enjoying the music. Thanks!

Nick is quick. (Tech support)