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Non-Delta Sigma DAC in £800-£1200 range options?

Hi, 

I've been looking at the Schiit Gungnir and Bitfrost 2/64 DACs. Out of the two, I understand the Bitfrost is a more neutral DAC, whereas the Gungnir is a tad rolled off at the top; I'm leaning toward the Bitfrost at the moment, as this is more to my taste/preference, but wondering what other options are out there in the stated price range? 

Thanks guys 👍

 

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jjss49
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soekris is neutral, excellent for the $

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glennewdick
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I never found my Gumby rolled off on the top. it is truly a great DAC. one of the more musical ones I've owned. and better then the one in my $6.5k Aurender A10 streamer DAC. Its single ended and balanced out as well. 

soix
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Musician Pegasus R2R DAC is very neutral and at US$1100 is a great value.  Next step would be to get a DDC to take advantage of the i2S input.  Best of luck. 

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painter24 OP
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Thanks guys; some food for thought there. 

@soix thanks for that. I haven't paid much attention to DDCs and the I2S cables. What are the advantages of these? 

tom23
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Have you considered a Chord Qutest for your price range? It is neutral sounding.

 

Edit to add a review link that describes the neutrality of it's sound: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/chord-electronics-qutest-dac/

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