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
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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.


Click here for more info.

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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]

COMMENTS
hdash's picture

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MET_ENGR's picture

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jba's picture

nice schiit dacs

timdoug's picture

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kabjunk's picture

I'm in...

deckeda's picture

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EndersShadow's picture

Let me win this schitt!!

Modi Hammarstedt's picture

Well... How about that!

Something that shares it's name with me!

CosmicHippo's picture

Did that sound dirty?

The randomest, DACiest comment I can think of.

Cheers.

hartn046's picture

Boom, can't wait :)

WIlksFiveFive's picture

Gosh!

What does a broke A/V installer have to do to win one of these fancy prizes?

Zero for four so far and I'm starting to think nobody at Stereophile loves me. My headphones are getting lonley and I think that these guys would get along great with my Grados. If i could just win these I wouldn't ansk for anything else. I promise! 

Even if you don't love me anymore, think of my headphones! You guys wouldn't want to hurt thier feelings, would you? WOULD YOU?

tcharvet's picture

I can win this?

lesliejazz's picture

Would LOVE to win!

JIGF's picture

Im in

mdonohue's picture

A concept I have yet to try.

KDub's picture

Just let me have it.

Mocomono's picture

Checked out their website the other day--I love the voice and humor of their descriptions! And you've gotta love that this Schiit is Made in the USA!

GopherFan's picture

Thank you.

solemaker's picture

Oh man, I would love one of these DAC's. I've been looking at the Schiits for a while now. They look great.

Eagle13's picture

I'd love to win these!

gintrator's picture

I bet it sounds good...

quiller's picture

I'm in!

SKZA's picture

Wait... so I CAN use it to open a portal to other worlds that will send hoardes of soldiers to attack earth so I can summon The Avengers to fight them off? Cool. 

peter_ericsson009's picture

I want it!

Robby's picture

I'm a Schiit fan :-))

davidflas's picture

Next to my Mac Mini!

gunnerweb's picture

A great addition to my AV rack.

Dick James's picture

Here goes nothing.

armando22's picture

Yes Please

bertdw's picture

Please and Thank You.

TwoChannelJunkie's picture

cheeky

ZombieFish's picture

Maybe, just maybe, I'll get picked from here.

 

Cheers!

cpetkus's picture

I have always wanted to try these DACs

rockoqatsi's picture

Schiit-faced!

Alan150th's picture

This would be a great addition to any system. I would love to win this.

dave2dreams's picture

I like to accept this prize on behalf of me, myself and I.

awehns's picture

OH, hey Stereophile.

 

yes.

cggkevin76's picture

Just got a Bifrost but I could sure use a Modi for the office.

tubesound's picture

Hope I win.

Slee ZZ's picture

It's nice to see you.

stebaht's picture

muchas gracias

benni's picture

Emphatic comment!

Capa's picture

The final step.

Holygeezer's picture

These units look really nice and are made in the USA as well. What a great deal. May the winner of these enjoy them fully.

gld3gld3's picture

How nice this would be

Ormy51's picture

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srs27's picture

Pick me!

Chigo's picture

Now Stereophile is giving us stuff in sets? Totally awesome.

desmondjim's picture

Pick meeeeeee!

spyder1's picture

Shiit Audio makes excellent dac's! I Hope I win!

capdever's picture

I sure hope this isn't an April Fool's Day joke, because I would love to get one of these!

phoenyx's picture

This is a proper comment.

NA Blur's picture

Never thought a stack of Schiit could sound so good!

kchamblin's picture

Thank You

PTA's picture

HOLY SCHIIT!

agaray66's picture

Nice!

bumpyjones's picture

Sign me up.

mattz45's picture

I heard so much about their products that I really hope to one!!!!!!!!!

Matching_Mole's picture

I would use them so perfectly!

ohappyday's picture

what a DAC..

xkaapie's picture

Im tired of analog, I desperately want to join the DAC revolution!

1audio1's picture

Love the name of the company. These must be great!

adubscsr's picture

I love free Schiit   !!!!!!

devicemangler's picture

Excited and hoping to win!

Chilisausage's picture

I can use this in my 2nd system!

Boriqua1969's picture

These would be very cool to own!

x2turbo's picture

and Thank You

Muzik-Luvr's picture

or maybe I'll be a lucky little Schiit and win!!

abailis's picture

Great demo at T.H.E. show last summer.

Nerd's picture

Good luck everyone!!

jdpalmer1's picture

Would love this!

SET Man's picture

Hey!

   Would be cool to win these for sure.

pbarach's picture

Never had a separate DAC component

mbuttner's picture

Awesome company and a great product

seander77's picture

It would match perfectly with my Schitt Asgard headphone amp.

Prole's picture

I would give either of these a good home.

George S's picture

Me! Me! Me!

stevo's picture

...seriously considereing the schitt sans USB, but finding hard to justify right now.  Two DACs - one for the squeezebox, one for the PC would be totally irresponsible, unless they were free! yes please

frost05's picture

Would be wonderful to win.

om05964's picture

I could definitely use a new dac

eeifb's picture

Good bang for the buck.

onemorecappa's picture

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omeged00n's picture

Limping along with junky sound card audio. It would be great to get an outboard DAC.

niten's picture

Have yet to try any of the schiit products, but I have certainly heard a lot about them. This is as good a chance as any to pick one up.

jimtavegia's picture

Any audio improvement is good, even if 2448.   

Thanks for the chance. 

 

Jim

cvillevideo's picture

Desparately need a DAC for my desktop.

awbosse's picture

... as work desktop DAC set-up. Count me in.

failynn's picture

Frost bite

egg3000's picture

Hoping to get one of these anyway!

rneuffer's picture

Have been in the market for a DAC for my modest setup for a while. Strapped for cash while planning a wedding - winning these would be epic!

TheBarron21's picture

I need a DAC.  It would be sweet to win this.  

speedofsound33_3's picture

I've heard the Bifrost and it is wonderful.  I hope I win.

Cheers,

 

Gregory

Oliver A.'s picture

Yes, hello, I'd like to win please. Thank you.

HiFi Man's picture

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RyanJL's picture

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newbiepro's picture

One of these days, I'd like to win something :D

strph_uid's picture

no spam, just a quick comment.

Ahat07261983's picture

I'd very much appreciate it...

ikymagoo's picture

would look nice next to my MacPro!

The Federalist's picture

I would love to win either one of those pieces of... kit.
From Schiit. 

Good on ya, Mr. Iverson. 

clarus's picture

Say it out loud when you win.

Wcwc's picture

Either of these will do.

bball3748's picture

I would really like one of these

matthra's picture

Whoopee!

batman44's picture

   These are just what I need...

Jmccabe's picture

I'm in!

Izuall's picture

Boo

Borneogoat's picture

I could definitely use one of these...

JohnBal's picture

Sure would be nice to get lucky for once.

PredatorZ's picture

Good luck to everyone. Thanks to Schiit for the promotion, 1st read about they're gear on Head-Fi ,Funny name good engineering !

keithlewis_jazzfan's picture

Great! I can use a new DAC(s).

cheesecake's picture

would love it.

pearljamin99's picture

This would be a nice start to my system... Fingers crossed..

danielvgh's picture

In need of a DAC like this!

Paul's picture

I've been wanting to try the BiFrost out in my home rig, and I could definitely use the Modi at work!

mfino's picture

Looks like a couple of nice DACs. Plus, my old Audio Alchemy DDE V1.1 recently quit on me...

DJs-Theater's picture

Would love to win!

bennodus1's picture

Posted!!

hwbthree's picture

I favor my German heritage...Yah, zis Schiit ees goot stuff.

philridebike's picture

wants this BAD!

oscarsosa's picture

These look really nice.  Bifrost is just what I need for my bedroom system, by the way...

Elliottpwhite's picture

i'll take it!

Pony Coyote's picture

I'd love to win

jblackhall's picture

I'd love one of these!

Maleficus's picture

Will not win :(

MatthewSTL's picture

I would love the chance to bring these home. Thanks for a great contest.

jpbas1's picture

What is all this talk about digital?  My last last purchase was an 8-track...  I, clearly, need this more than anyone...  ;)

g0ldeng0pher's picture

Already own the Magni, so this would be the perfect complement.

tincanfury's picture

c'mon big money!

Reverend Amish's picture

I'm in.

jcross13's picture

A friend of mine has one and loves it. Great products.

jazar666's picture

Hopefully

mikeyb88122's picture

Count me in!

nealrm's picture

Would love to have either for my rig!!!

thelovelyflea's picture

For the win!

planecrazy's picture

Keeping my fingers crossed!!

jfeighny@mac.com's picture

This upgradable DAC would upgrade the sound of my 1998 Arcam intigrated Amp, Arcam CD Player, PSB Alpha speakers, PSB subwoofer, new Rega RP1 turntable, and and there and there would still be even more possible upgrades to make?  Yes there is a future in HiFi :-)

bonnerj's picture

Been reading great things about this pair.

RouletteRog's picture

I suppose I should simply enter and hope to win, but I'd much prefer if we simply cut through the shenanegins and I simply said thank you and I got a great DAC.

wetlikeaghost's picture

Pick me!

hmalbrt24's picture

I really want to hear what all this Schiit is all about!

Nerone's picture

I'd love to win one of these.

mkrzych's picture

Really nice would be to win!

Randolph32's picture

Comment, I could really use this, I'm stuck n the dark ages!!

jelyon's picture

Totally unrelated, the number I choose is 8189.

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desperaudio's picture

Seriously - I have no Schiit. I like to have a Schiit. It's important to have a Schiit. A good Schiit is a thing of beauty - and good for you too!

 

jac

maelob's picture

I want one please.

arzach42's picture

heart

frantab's picture

I think modi offers awesome value. 

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