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A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby

Hello everyone. Looking for a reasonably priced DAC upgrade from the schiit Gumby I have now. Which I absolutely love but feel could be a bit more open. Source is Oppo 105. Amplification is Schiit Ragnarok 2. Speakers are Reference 3A de capos. The Schiit Gungnir does NOT have the upgrade.

 

I had the Denafrips Aries 2 and liked it, but it was a bit too, well, digital for me. So I guess I’m looking for a warmer sound. I use CDs maybe 5% of the time and Tidal max for the rest. 

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soix
9,476 posts
 

This Pontus ll would be worth a try I’d think.  If it doesn’t provide meaningful improvements you can just turn around and sell it for little/no loss.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650032569-denafrips-pontus-dac-ii-latest-firmware-free-shipping/

zlone
670 posts
 

+1 on the multibit upgrade, it was a significant improvement for my system. 

kennyc
1,495 posts
 

+1 used Denafrips Pontus or Schiit Yggy - a definite step up in sonics

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mbmi
572 posts
 

Audio Mirror Toubadour IV-SE.....The Most musical sounding tube R2R DAC on the market for 3K

will3
54 posts
 

Upgrade to Multibit A2 board and Unison USB. Or buy a Gungnir Multibit A2 DAC w Rev. 5 or Unison USB outright; IF you can find one nowdays...

Then see you back here in 2 years!

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