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Schiit DAC for vintage system
This Schiit’s all new to me so I’m hoping the Schiit experts can provide some advice. I’m restoring a 1970s vintage Yamaha CA-1010 integrated amp for use in my home workshop. Right now I just have a pair of small Martin-Logan Motion speakers, and don’t know where I’ll go next for speakers. Could be something like the Falcon LS3/5A or Blumenstein Orca. For source I have a couple of streaming options: I have a Linn Sneaky DS, which has a pretty decent DAC, and I have an old Squeezebox Touch (24/192 capable) to which I could add a DAC like a Gungnir or Bifrost. Any opinions? If I go with a Schiit DAC, would a Bifrost be a good fit given the Yamaha isn’t going to be the most transparent system? Or should I go for the Gungnir?
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 Last edited by Antonmb; 11-18-2017 at 09:34 PM. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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I have a Bifrost MB that I've loved for a while. I just purchased a Gungnir MB and am "burning it in" now. They are both really nice sounding DACs. The Gungnir MB is more transparent and extracts more "detail" than does the Bifrost (understandably). They are both very "analog like" in their overall tonal balance and presentation. Other's on AA can probably give you better "advice" given what you will be hooking the DAC up to. That said, if you decide that you want a "like new" Bifrost Multi-Bit I'll be putting mine up for sale shortly. I hope its not against the rules to mention that - if so mods please feel free to delete.
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For a 1970 vintage Yamaha receiver??? Don't waste your money on a Gungnir, you will never realize it's full potential. The preowned Bifrost sounds like a much more sensible purchase $$$ wise.
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Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like the Bifrost is the way to go. Soundmig, pm me when you’re ready, I’m in no hurry.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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AntonMB ... I'm not exactly sure how to PM someone on AA. There is a drop down menu mentioned in the FAQ's and I'm not seeing the right options???
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If you’re interested, here’s the link to become a subscriber - access to the marketplace is a great benefit and it only costs $25/year. http://www.audioaficionado.org/payments.php
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 Last edited by Antonmb; 11-19-2017 at 11:43 AM. |
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Makes sense - thanks for the information. I'll have to "subscribe" then :-)
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Tony,
I have an Schiit Modi that I only use when I listen to headphones on my iPad. Something I haven’t done in a while. If you’d like to try it out for a few weeks, let me know. At least you will have some idea of how the Yamaha sounds with a digital source. Mike |
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