[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread Squeezemenicely
These are my first impressions of my Bifrost which arrived today. Intro: I have been wanting to upgrade my Squeezebox sound for quite a while now. First upgrade was going from a Duet receiver to the Touch - which made a difference. But I was still not satisfied with the sound and detail etc. To

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread slate
Squeezemenicely;671779 Wrote: I found the Bifrost through a guy on The Art of Sound - forum and am very grateful I did. and that would then be Werner Berghofer -- slate Main: Receiver (Audiocom) - Beresford Caiman+ (Gatorized) - Carver A-500x - BW 704 Office: Receiver - Luxman L-210 -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread MCG555
Squeezemenicely;671779 Wrote: These are my first impressions of my Bifrost which arrived today. Intro: I have been wanting to upgrade my Squeezebox sound for quite a while now. First upgrade was going from a Duet receiver to the Touch - which made a difference. But I was still not

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread Squeezemenicely
MCG555;671818 Wrote: Question: What about the Hights / Trebles: Are they now clearer pronounced; do you get a greater emphasis there? Others would say extended hights? I would not say that there is an emphasis on the treble, the Hights are very clean, but still warm and not headache

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread MCG555
Hi again, what Amp and what Loudspeakers do you have? (sorry if I missed this one) What about your room? Rather cold (no curtains, lot's of big windows, no carpets; or vice versa? Thanks -- MCG555 Greetings from Switzerland - Markus :-) Proac Response D15, Astintrew AT2000plus, BW Sub

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Schiit Bifrost Dac

2011-11-21 Thread Squeezemenicely
I have a NAD C 352 amp and Nubert Nuwave speakers, Nubert ATM . Room has relatively lively acoustics, not over acoustical, but also not dry. Filled with shelves, but large room. Difficult to describe, hope this info helps. -- Squeezemenicely Squeezebox Server 7.6.1 on Squeezeplug (Dockstar)