Schiit vs. Mytek vs. Chord - looking for some thoughts

I never did try the Shiit but did try the Mytek Liberty and the Cutest among a few others when I was buying. I bought the Cutest and have been very happy with it. It just seemed more pleasing to my ears and a better departure from the digital sound I was trying to escape. I also tried a number of cables and surprisingly found the Kimber D60 suited my needs best. But as the others mentioned, you need to try each in your system and your ears. No one can tell you if there is too much salt in your guacamole but you.

Sorry I didn’t see your question earlier but I think the best way to describe the sound of the Cutest is, warm without being too lush. It delivers the details without over analyzing and sterilization of the music. I like the Red filter of the four but sometimes the Green seems more convincing. As far as the source, Bluesound Node2 and Deezer flac, Pre amp is ARC Ref5se and McIntosh Mc402 amp.

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!