Cycleman Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm considering getting a Schiit Bifrost, with the Uber analog stage and USB input for my work computer, outputting to Audioengine A5+ powered speakers. So, among the Bifrost's three inputs, has anyone seen one offering better sound than the others? I have a good USB-to-coax converter hanging around, and the necessary cables, so it's easy for me to choose any one of the three. I do know that with my music computer system -- detailed in my signature below -- that the Chord DAC sounds better, at least to my ears, with the coax than the USB. So does the Schiit Bifrost show any input prejudices, too? Dave, who understands the Bifrost changes quite a bit with a goodly amount of break-in ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Music is love, made audible. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Link to comment
PewterTA Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 From what I know of the "orginal" BiFrost, the Coaxial was favored among most of the people as the best input, followed by the optical and then the USB last. Now wish the USB upgrade that they've done, it might be pretty similar... I'm not able to say as I don't know anyone with a BiFrost that has upgraded its parts. Link to comment
maximum kahuna Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 The Gen. 2 usb board is supposed to be better than the old. Some folks on Head-Fi seem to like it better than the original. They have even stopped bad mouthing usb on the Schiit website. If you will have to buy another converter to use at work, you're probably better off getting the usb. If you can spare the converter from your computer set at home you may want to save the $100. Whatever you do, be sure to get the uber analog upgrade. Do NOT skip that. It's a significant improvement. Family Room: Panny TCP65S2, Panny BDP-55, DTV HR-24, SB Touch, Schiit Bifrost Multibit, Yamaha RX-V3900, Emotiva XPA-3, Rocket NM 550's, Rocket 150's, X-CS, UFW-10, Harmony 700. Computer Room: Dell laptop, Uptone Regen Amber, Schiit Bifrost Multibit, Decware SE84C+, Zu Omen, ALO National, Mr.Speakers Mad Dog headphones Link to comment
Jud Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I always thought the USB input was far superior, even more so with the upgrade. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
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