Ready for DIY labeling!
Is this a linkable item by-chance? 
Let us know how you like this unit. Iām very interested in something similar. I think they have where you can connect 2 ins and 4 outs.
I just bought these two off of Amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B073RD939K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RX10A8E252WV91A7AEB7
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Very useful and feel well built, but they are just boxes. No power. I like my XLR and am sure I will like SE. Nice rigs for the hoarders in the crowd. 
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Grazie!
I remember looking at options awhile back and it was Nobsound that seemed the best deals.
These are huge for AB(CD) comparative testing, etcā¦
Might have to delve inā¦
Agreed. I started with them on a 3.5mm 1-in 4-out/4-in 1-out for comparing headphones.
I have one of those units too and they are useful and solid. I prefer the passive nature of it, not having another plug and just redirecting the signal.
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Noticed an interesting change today: switched out the SDAC for the BF2 to my DarkVoice + 6XX. I had the volume on the DV left to where I normally keep it and nearly deafened myself lol. Iām not sure the logistics of it but the BF2 is clearly sending a stronger signal or something because I had to lower it way down to stay at the same volume.
The other thing I noticed is that there is indeed and obvious improvement in the sound. Thereās definitely an audible increase in low end, as well as greater instrument separation. Cool stuff.
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Hi yāall - thinking about pulling the trigger on a Bifrost 2 soon. This will be my first introduction into the world of multibit DACs. I am curious about multibit DACs in relation to gaming. Most of my time will be spent listening to music and/or videos. Although, I do play the occasional video game from time to time. Can anyone speak to how a Bifrost 2 will respond to gaming audio by chance?
Oh and my set-up will be Window 10PC > Bifrost 2 > Asgard 3 > HD600 (mostly).
PS - For those with a Bifrost 2 and/or an Asgard 3. Do you leave your gear on 24/7?
Thanks!
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Iāve been playing Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 with it (spdif optical) and it has been fine so far. I donāt know how it is with competitive games games though, although I think it should do fine especially when compared to the motherboard DAC.
Thank you!
I actually just asked schiit themselves if itās best to leave the Asgard 3 on all the time or only have it on during use. They said āEither way is perfectly fine. You can leave it on 24/7 or turn it off/on as needed. Neither way will affect performance, quality, or lifespan of the Asgard 3.ā
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I use my BF2 and A3/RNHP for gaming all the time, it does pretty well with gaming, never experienced any lag or anything like that using them.
As for running them, I have the BF2 on all the time since it needs to warm up to sound its best, and I usually try to turn off the A3 when not in use, but I tend to forget all the time since the switch is on the back of it.
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I leave the Bifrost 2 (actually all the R2R DACS I have) on all the time. It benefits R2R DACs to be left on for clock syncing (aka reduced jitter). Some of the DACs I have reach equilibrium with in a few hours, others take a few days. So, I just leave them on. They donāt draw a lot of power so I donāt see any harm in it. To the gear or the environment.
Regarding amplifiers, the A3 when I had it, I turned off after use but as a matter of preference, not need. The Jot 2 I am currently using in my Schiit chain, I leave on unless leaving the house for the weekend etc. It (to me) also benefits from being on and warmed up. I noticed before that it would take like an hour or longer before it started sounding itās best.
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The A3 shill doesnāt own it anymore but the Jot2!?
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Thanks, all, for the input. Great information!
For me it was about having SE and BAL in a single unit that still stacked nice with the BF2.
Also, 
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The A3 indicator light is also very subtle (inside and neutral)
Is there any difference in sound quality - even subtle - between the RCA out and the XLR out?