Laid back DAC under $800?

Bifrost vs. Black Ice?  

Haven't seen a Metrum or Bel Canto. 

I think above you said you had an equalizer?  If you want a simple way to use it, try boosting each individual frequency until the objectionable tone pops out at you. You'll know it when you hear it.  Then leave the rest flat and cut back a drop on the offensive one. Maybe it will solve your problems.  

There's an equalizer in Roon but not Audirvana. I think Foobar might have one.  I'll check.  Still will likely upgrade because.......that's what happens. Lol. 

@djones51 - 
Thanks for the tip on 4.5khz.  I lowered it and it's a little better.  I think part (or most) of the problem is Roon.  When I play through Audirvana or HQplayer it doesn't bother me as much, if at all.  Roon has a great interface but you have to jump through a lot of hoops to make it sound decent.  

As far as Schiit goes, Bifrost or Gungnir for more laid back?