Schiit Bifrost Multibit option

Looks like it can do DSD.

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjACahUKEwjT3Nu768PIAhUjKKYKHYbAClw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.audioreference.co.nz%2Fnode%2F4727%2Fpdf&usg=AFQjCNGuppiLsznclqReaWpUrtwlIaXTtQ&bvm=bv.105039540,d.dGY

Well, I guess my curiosity got the better of me - I just placed an order for the 4490

At $70 for the self install option it was just too good to pass up

I guess we'll have opinions on both upgrades in the coming weeks :-)

Regards...

any of you guys own one the dacs live in New Jersey? I'd like to hear one.

Send me a message if you do.

Thanks

The 4490 board arrived this morning and has been up and running for around 2 hours.

My old Bifrost environment was
- Uber Analogue Upgrade option
- V-Link192 in place of the Schiit USB port
- excellent power cables, USB, IC's and SPDIF cables

I have always liked the Bifrost for it's "spirited" and detailed abilities, but the 4490 has now upped the anti in a very good way...

- The dynamics are a little more punchy
- The image is very cohesive - the best I've ever heard it
- the mid-upper frequency details and clarity has improved
- The high end has much more body - not quite so shrill
>>> upper register of violins is much smoother
- Micro details have improved
>>> excellent venue acoustics reproduction
>>> significantly improved decay of cymbals
>>> more whispery textures on vocals

The upgrade from the Uber Analogue to the $70 4490 was well worth it, so I would imagine upgrading from a stock Bifrost to the 4490 would appear even better.

I was not impressed with the USB Gen 2 upgrades, since its performance was trounced by the v-Link192.

But the 4490 upgrade shows that the Bifrost Team can pull off a very worthwhile upgrade for a very affordable price.

This is as close to analogue as I've ever heard it!

It should be really nice - once it's burned in :-)

Regards...

Well, after 11 days continuous burn-in the 4490 has provided an exceptional improvement in SQ and is providing the most cohesive reproduction I've ever experienced on my system.

All aspects of fidelity, i.e. timing, image, spatial accuracy, dynamics, clarity, and details have exceeded my expectations for a $70 upgrade. Only leaves me wondering what the Multibit is capable of.

Comparing the Uber Upgrade board to the 4490 reveals a remarkable similarity in the components used and their placement - I would guestimate 90% the same - which leads me to believe that the Uber Upgrade is also included.

If you are considering 4490 upgrade I can highly recommend it :-)

Regards...