Congrats on the purchase. It can be brain racking trying different DACs but I found when I heard the Cutest, my hunt was over.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Schiit vs. Mytek vs. Chord - looking for some thoughts
Looking for some thoughts on the following DACs:
1. Schiit Bifrost 2 Multibit
2. Chord Qutest
3. Mytek Brooklyn DAC+
I’m mainly interested in RedBook and DSD hi-res playback. I’m not looking for sacrifices in redbook in favor of hi-res.
Has anyone compared any combination of these side by side? What are the sonic characteristics of each and compared to others? What DAC would you choose and why?
Thanks in advance!
1. Schiit Bifrost 2 Multibit
2. Chord Qutest
3. Mytek Brooklyn DAC+
I’m mainly interested in RedBook and DSD hi-res playback. I’m not looking for sacrifices in redbook in favor of hi-res.
Has anyone compared any combination of these side by side? What are the sonic characteristics of each and compared to others? What DAC would you choose and why?
Thanks in advance!
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I use Chord Qutest with "white" filter. It sounds natural, not cold or harsh. But I use 300B SET amplifier that typically sounds smooth and warm. Here are some videos: https://youtu.be/e_fpf8TivMA https://youtu.be/K3aMCNAD3C8 https://youtu.be/mpozf8b8COE https://youtu.be/lpxmcFxcTxA https://youtu.be/KK6r29u3bs8 |
I had the previous gen Bifrost Multibit. It had depth, great imaging and a slightly warm sound. Cable changes were noticeable with this dac. Then Schiit went and blew that dac out of the water with a new model, the Bifrost 2. Spec wise, everything took a big step forward. Plus it now has true balanced outputs and a remote. Worth a look, anyway. The Mytek is 3x the cost of the Bifrost. Normally one shops for components in the same price bracket, though the OP can do whatever he wants. |
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