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Problem with system

Last yr I purchased a Schiit Bifrost.  It worked and sounded fantastic for 5 days, then I lost dynamics and clarity.  I ordered another Bifrost  thinking it must be the dac.  But no, it still lacked dynamics, clarity.  So I sent in Bryston amp, got sent a new amp.  Still lacked detail clarity.  Sent in preamp, was told nothing wrong by Bryston.  Ordered Gungnir.    Plugged pre and Gungnir into system, still no dynamics, simply lost detail, dynamics.  Sent Gungnir back for refund.  Of course I switched out speaker wires, even ordered a cheap Cambridge integrated and Dali speakers to troubleshoot.  I tried all iteration with components. Seems to be preamp (bp6).  Anyone ever heard of a componant (in this case Bifrost dac) damaging a preamp?  I’ve been trying to resolve now for a yr. Just ordered bp19.   Thanks

 

crossfreeee
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dinov
860 posts
 

Just a long shot, but check the drivers, especially the tweeters in your speakers. Perhaps one or more are blown or there is an issue with the crossover. Good luck. 

mark200mph
402 posts
 

I second having your ears looked at. It may not be all of it but can be some of it.depending on your age hearing can change.an audiogram if there is minimal wax in the ear. I have cleaned alot of wax out of ears and patients were very greatful they could hear much better. I also like sounding out the room with a mic .enjoy the search.hope you find a solution soon cuz it can be frustrating.you probably changed rca xlr as well.

crossfreeee OP
6 posts
 

The volume drop along with drop in detail and dynamics was overnight.

But, it couldn’t hurt. Thx

roadcykler
216 posts
 

If a component failed somehow after five days, it would be under warranty. If the same type of component but new sounded the same as the previous one, that component isn't the problem.

mswale
247 posts
 

Thinking there is an issue with your speakers, if everything else is checked ok. 

Bad driver, or something bad in the crossover.

To really troubleshoot, you would unplug everything, clean all cables, connectors, etc...

Plug it all back up, go down each component testing as you go. If that doesn't point you in any direction, you start to swap out components one at a time, including cables. 

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