How does 10+ year old technology compare to modern: Musical Fidelity M1 DAC


How much has DAC technology advanced in the last decade or more? 

Is my Schiit Modi 3+ better than the Musical Fidelity M1 DAC? 

And secondly: how much can be 'gained' by spending 3-4x times the value of those 2?

kraftwerkturbo

Happy to bring the 2 DAC I mentioned for a comparison with 'audiophile' price level (say 10-30 times the cost of mine) DAC on a qualified system (mine likely is not). Driving distance from 48116 MI

 

simao I have the Oppo 103 player. Wondering how the built in DAC compares to say a Modi 3+ (or the M1). I.e. use the Oppo as transport with one of those external DAC, or use the DAC in the Oppo. 

George, what competes with a Yggdrasil that isn’t double or triple the cost? I am trying to decide whether I want to buy another Yggdrasil GS. 

When I bought my OPPO-103 12 years ago, I thought it was a terrific DVD Player. After upgrading, I was disappointed in the OPPO as a CD Player or transport/streamer...I think as you're looking at older DACs, personal preference becomes even more important, and there will be less agreement from others...