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Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations

My current sources are a Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC (with upgrades) and a Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J SACD Player.  I know that they are not the ultimate sources and am starting to think about upgrading the DAC to broaden my audio horizons.  The DAC is good for 24bit/96Khz.  I'd be interest in something that was 24bit/192Khz and possibly even DSD for the right price.

Is something like the Schiit Audio Modi worth consideration?  What are some of the higher value DSD capable DACs?
mceljo
bstatmeister
537 posts
 
Great decision. I've always wanted to try a schiit multibit DAC. I have the regular modi and I love it. Sounds better than my Audio GD r2r DAC.
kw6
692 posts
 
Hi lakeofwyles,

Any feedback on your two dacs. I currently own Ares II and want to know if Bifrost 2 is more detailed with warmth and richness. Or do they sound the same?

Thanks!
mceljo OP
1,357 posts
 
I'm still waiting for the Schiit DAC to arrive.  The website currently lists 6-8 weeks for it which is better than the 12-16 weeks listed when I made the purchase.  I was happy when the timeframe was reduced as that's at least an indication that they are expecting parts at some point in the future.
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nonoise
11,028 posts
 
Check out this latest from Audiophilestyle.com:
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/new-schiit-yggdrasil-blind-listening-comparison-r1045/

All the best,
Nonoise
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mjcmt
711 posts
 
I have the Modi3. It's a very good $100 DAC but wouldn't say its a giant killer.
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