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Schiit is great (I really love the uber Bifrost)

Posted by jonb (A) on March 11, 2014 at 17:47:31

This is an unsolicited glowing post about the Bifrost Uber. I bought a Bifrost about 12 mos ago based on 'buzz' and a desire to do something with my CD jewel boxes. The foray into computer audio has gone pretty well. I really liked the sound of the Bifrost and the versatility. It was a lot more open and detailed than my entry level DAC. The nagging worry about the company's ambivalence towards USB always was there, however.

So I ordered the Bifrost and USB 2 upgrades. I waited… Turns out the box was lifted from my front porch (very sleepy neighborhood). Alex at Schiit was extremely helpful, understanding, and once it was clear that the damned PCBs had been stolen the new package was sent out immediately via expedited shipping. No hassles at all.

The boards were installed very quickly and I marveled at the quality of the boards, the elegance of the design and the clean layout. The workmanship and engineering that went into this thing are just so far beyond what you would expect from a product in this price point. I haven't had a lot of components with this level of "wow, that's a nice piece of gear. I 'm really proud to own it" feeling (I have had a lot of components over the years). Made in the U.S.A. like a p-51 mustang- everything seems to just have come together.

It sounds really, really really good. The original Bifrost was no slouch, but this is noticeably much better. I am sorry I waited so long for the upgrade, however. Much airier, smoother and more detailed. More fun to listen to and engaging, and still settling in.

Cheers to the gang at Schiit (Mike, Alex et al.) for making really enjoyable, well built, and affordable products. They've really won my loyalty.

I don't see much need to spend a lot more on a DAC (I'm mainly into analog) but a nice headphone amp might be worthwhile... Either way, I think it is hard to go wrong with this company.

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