Upgrade from Schiit Bifrost 2?

Same thing happened to my Lyr 3, twice. Sold it after the second repair.

One of the ways Schiit keeps costs down is compromised thermal management. I wonder how long before internal components start to deteriorate, causing a long, subtle race to the bottom.

Since the Cult of Schiit, among other things, keeps you coming back, most owners will not own a Schiit product long enough to notice.

Lots of choices in your price range; DACs have moved from flavor of the month to flavor of the week. Stay tuned and you will see "Best DAC Ever" threads everywhere.

Try this (if you can hear a negative difference, which is unlikely, just send it back):
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J9YSD9R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@bnolts - I wish. There's been no response from Schiit, yet. I'm guessing I'll give it to tomorrow and then will call Amex. Ho hum... :(

Used Ayre Codex. Very good sound. Around $800.

Schiit has always responded to my emails, and their gear has generally exceeded my expectations (sent the Aegir back as it didn't work for me)...including with my Bifrost 2. Works perfectly, sounds great. I guess they like me...they send extra stickers...

You know what... Go forth a do endless comparisons finding the perfect non Schiit DAC. Consider a replacement, Bi-frost 2 in the opposite color. My head hurts the thought of spending ions mixing DAC with headphone/speaker amps. Sure speed the speed dating process would be easier with your dedicated amp and headspeakers. Now to pay your audio specialist unlimited access to switching DAC's will be a harder sell. My head is throbbing. I'd raise my hand ask the universe to forgive my past errors. Start fresh, change color and step in Schiit again. You'll be back, whistling a new tune of your own. No one has to know... Shhh I won't say a word. Good luck with your choices. You are blessed. Hell is COVID... Yet I'm closer to everything one... Music means more to me than ever

Schiit Vai 2+ Hybrid Tube, Schiit Bi-frost 2, Dan Clark Aeon 2 Closed, Aeon Noir Closed. 10,000 plus digital, CDs (ditched speakers years ago... An official head gear Audiophile) 

-- Ronald E Smith