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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    Hey man, I've been experiencing the same issue.. Compared to my Lyr 3 (which is dead silent), the BF 2 is really noisy. I also use the Unison...
    Post by: ca_leo, Jan 16, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    I just pulled the trigger on a Bifrost 2. It's going to replace the ifi micro idsd as my main DAC. Main setup will then be Macbook Air (Tidal) -->...
    Post by: ca_leo, Dec 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    iFi Micro iDSD BL Review and Measurements

    I'm interested in reading your comparisons, especially vs the Bifrost 2!
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 30, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    European friends listing

    Greetings from Berlin, Germany
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: EU Forum
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    iFi Micro iDSD BL Review and Measurements

    Someone else maybe?
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    iFi Micro iDSD BL Review and Measurements

    @purr1n How does the sound change when the micro is used as a DAC only? Have you tried it with some amps?
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Okay, great! Thanks for sharing. What source do you use now?
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Would be interesting if you could pair it with an iDevice and hear how, or if, it differs
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Presumably this will help with the Schiit EU dealers clusterfuck

    LOL I just found out about this. I would've been able to order from Electromod and select shipping to Germany, but the price difference between...
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: EU Forum
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Ok, good to know. :) Unfortunately the Bifrost 2 is 849€ incl. VAT and delivery here... Is there something that's also pretty good around 400...
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Thanks for your suggestions. Why would the iphone be a bad source for the Bifrost 2? It seems to me that Schiit is now even endorsing USB...
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Do you have any recommendations for a good DAC in my chain (iphone (Tidal) --> micro idsd BL --> Lyr 3 --> Focal Clear) that's also in the same...
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    I just bought the Lyr 3. Hopefully customs fees won't be too high, I've never imported something from the US before (I live in Germany). Planning...
    Post by: ca_leo, Mar 4, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units