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wingnut4772
06-19-2012, 03:48 PM
Anyone here have one? Heard one?

Schiit Bifrost (http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=7)

I'm looking for a Pre to follow my Squeezebox Touch.
heiney9
06-19-2012, 03:54 PM
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?122106-Nice-Affordable-DAC-from-SCHIIT-with-more-to-come-.-.-.

Ah, finally took the leap to the Squeezebox. How are you liking it Darla?

H9
wingnut4772
06-19-2012, 04:45 PM
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?122106-Nice-Affordable-DAC-from-SCHIIT-with-more-to-come-.-.-.

Ah, finally took the leap to the Squeezebox. How are you liking it Darla?



H9
Thanks for the link. I did a search and nothing popped up. I love my Touch.
heiney9
06-19-2012, 05:07 PM
I started with a SQB II about 4 years ago and then moved to the Touch over a year ago, love it. I have an external linear power supply for the Touch and use an external dac. Works fantastically. Look into the external linear power supply for another nice upgrade.

I just remember that link from all the wise cracks about the name.

H9
polkfarmboy
06-19-2012, 06:31 PM
From what I have read the schiit seems to be the best performer in the price range. I would be interested on how you compare the sound to the integra
Face
06-19-2012, 06:39 PM
I've only read good things about it.

http://www.audioaficionado.org/digital-music-servers/11968-reflections-bifrost.html

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wingnut4772
06-19-2012, 07:16 PM
Well I already like the SBT's DACs compared to Integra for music I think. I have been bouncing back and forth between Direct and Stereo for an hour and a half lol. I can appreciate what Audyssey does but im just not feeling it.

Upon further review that thread was more schiit jokes than anything else lol.

I should have it Thursday but I know it needs break in.
Face
06-19-2012, 07:20 PM
Darla, there are other threads on that board where the Bifrost is mentioned.

I'm not a fan of Audyssey for music either.
PreCd
06-19-2012, 09:14 PM
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?132863-Sweet-Schiit-DAC-amp-Joule-Preamp&highlight=bifrost
wingnut4772
06-21-2012, 04:14 PM
Got it today and it's going back. I can't really hear much discernible difference between it and the touch except maybe it's brighter and I don't want that.
Jason_k
06-21-2012, 04:19 PM
Got it today and it's going back. I can't really hear much discernible difference between it and the touch except maybe it's brighter and I don't want that.

I bought one also and returned it because I thought it was too bright. Not saying it was a bad DAC, but just not my taste.
AsSiMiLaTeD
06-21-2012, 04:25 PM
I would highly recommend the peachtree dac it
polkfarmboy
06-21-2012, 04:57 PM
I think the touch is too bright as it is, bad news about the dac. What will you be going for now then wingnut?
wingnut4772
06-21-2012, 05:36 PM
I'll probably leave it as is.
heiney9
06-21-2012, 05:38 PM
Got it today and it's going back. I can't really hear much discernible difference between it and the touch except maybe it's brighter and I don't want that.


I bought one also and returned it because I thought it was too bright. Not saying it was a bad DAC, but just not my taste.

Just a thought, these things need some break-in time. One day is hardly enough time to evaluate or break in new gear.

H9
Jason_k
06-21-2012, 05:52 PM
Just a thought, these things need some break-in time. One day is hardly enough time to evaluate or break in new gear.

H9

That's a good point. I had mine for around 2 weeks before I decided to return it. I did try and put as much playing time on it as I could. I had several friends who thought it sounded just perfect. But, at the end of the day it wasn't for me. Eye of the beholder or ear in this hobby. I still think it's a solid product though!

As a side note I had to deal with there customer service a few times and gotta say it's top notch.
wingnut4772
06-21-2012, 07:17 PM
Just a thought, these things need some break-in time. One day is hardly enough time to evaluate or break in new gear.

H9

Yeah. I don't subscribe to that break in stuff. For speakers yes but not electronics. Usually the recommended ' break in ' period surpasses the return period. If it doesn't grab me out of the box I'm not gonna listen to it until I've convinced myself it does. :)
Lost240
03-14-2013, 03:48 PM
I really want to hear one. Don't they offer a trial?
11tsteve
03-14-2013, 08:13 PM
i have one and i like it. i also just acquired a Peachtree Dac-it, and just for me, the Peachtree is not doing it yet. The Dac-it is used, but low hours, so i have been trying a little burn in... it has improved, but so far I am not hearing the musicality that seems to be mentioned in every review.
I also have a new-to-me NAD 116 pre amp, and some new resistors to drop in the cross overs of my Infinity RSb's, as well as a Grover Huffman digital IC coming to replace this Tributaries TOSLINK... then there is going to be a lot of listening and swapping of gear.
at the end, there will either be a Peachtree or a Schiit for sale.