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Schiit BiFrost USB and Modi DACs Sweepstakes
Register to win a Schiit BiFrost USB and Modi DAC (MSRP $449 Bifrost; $99 Modi) we are giving away.
According to the company:
Bifrost:
Bifrost is the world's most affordable fully upgradable DAC, featuring 32-bit D/A conversion, a fully discrete analog section, and a sophisticated bit-perfect clock management system, together with one of the most advanced asynchronous USB 2.0 input sections available, as well as SPDIF coaxial and optical inputs, all with 24/192 capability.Fully Upgradable: The Future-Proof DAC Worried about rapidly-changing USB input technology? Concerned about future advances in D/A conversion? Bifrost's modular design uses separate, USB Input and DAC/Analog cards. The result? A virtually future-proof DAC that won't end up in the dumpster.
Even without considering upgradability, Bifrost offers incredible value. Consider its AKM4399 32 bit D/A converter, used in DACs costing many times more than Bifrost. Also consider that our analog section is a fully discrete, low noise JFET design—just like multi-thousand-dollar "statement" DACs.
Advanced Bitperfect Clock Management and a Complete Range of Inputs: Most DACs in this price range sacrifice every single one of your original music samples to get their magic "192kHz" spec. Every input is routed through a sample rate converter and upsampled to 24/192. Bifrost dispenses with the sample rate converter and uses a sophisticated master clock management system to deliver bit-perfect data to the DAC, preserving all the original samples--whether it's 16/44.1 or 24/192.
Have high-res music? No problem. Bifrost offers a full range of inputs: Coaxial and optical SPDIF, as well as USB. Bifrost's USB featues: a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and asynchronous data transfer to 24/192, based on the C-Media CM6631 USB receiver. No drivers are required for Macs, and Windows drivers are downloadable for Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
Modi:
Modi is the most advanced USB DAC under $100 that is made in the USA. With a C-Media CM6631 USB 2.0 asynchronous input receiver and 24-bit AKM4396 DAC coupled to an active filter output stage, Modi is ideal for a computer-centered audio system.USB Powered, No Drivers : Modi plugs into virtually any Windows or Mac computer, and requires no drivers to deliver great sound, up to 24/96 sampling rates. It features asynchronous transfer with individual crystal oscillators for the 44.1 and 48k sampling rates, and uses the USB Audio 1.0 standard over USB 2.0, and is powered by the USB port. 24-Bit AKM4396 DAC .
Modi uses the 24-bit AKM4396 DAC with switched-capacitor filtering and a high-quality active filter section with excellent line-driving capability. Yeah, we know, engineerese is a disease. What this means is that it uses one of the highest-performance DAC ICs out there, and it will comfortably drive long cables. You can easily hide Modi behind your computer and run long RCAs to your main audio system.
To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on this website. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column (under the ads). Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.
The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!
For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.
[This sweepstakes is now closed]
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This would be good for a small apartment computer setup
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For a beginning, cash-strapped audiophile, the modular design of the Bifrost is especially attractive.
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My current DAC supports up to 96kHz... would be great to dive into hi(er)-res audio with this kit!
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Hello,
I would like to be the recipient of these two luxury items for the following reason: I am not able to afford either of them otherwise. If you will allow me, I shall elaborate on that. Also, please remember that grace is defined as receiving what is not deserved.
We only have one car and my wife works full time days, M-F from 8am to 4:30pm and is gone from 7:15am to 5pm.
We tithe the first and full 10% of my wife's gross income to Tony Evans ministry per pay check as he is someone who has helped us for years. We are not willing to even consider stopping this as that would go against our faith and violate what we are commanded to do by God’s Word in the Bible.
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Once in a great while, we also go to a second food bank at another local church.
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The payment on the car that we were blessed by God to get approved for has an interest rate of 18.75% and a payment of $370.14 per month for 5.5 years. That would be for a luxury vehicle.
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With all of that being said, and fully verifiable, I think that you can clearly see that there is no way that I would be able to afford either of these items; let alone both. It would truly be a gift from God flowing through you if I were the one to win these two items that for me are otherwise unattainable.
Thank you for your consideration.
These will be perfect for my Sansui/JBL/Pioneer vintage system! Help me get the most out of my digital, Stereophile!
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Upgradable component! Would be a nice additions to my new system that includes a phono cartridge.
Would be great for my new HTPC!!!
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