DAC Upgrade


Thinking it's time to upgrade my DAC. Here's the system:

Cyrus CD/t

Belles Aria integrated amp

Fritz Carbon 7 speakers

Schiit Gungnir dac

The Schiit can be upgraded to "multibit" for $500, thus making it an "Yggdrasil Junior."

Is the additional $500 (on top of the original $899) worth it, or am I better off selling the Schiit and taking that plus $500 and going with something else?

FWIW, I like Schiit's business model and that they're a (mostly) California-based company. Also, I'd prefer to buy American wherever possible.

I'll be the first to admit that I find the technical (and marketing) jargon elusive, particularly where DACs are concerned. I listen primarily to CD's.

Appreciate the input!

danto

I am happy with a Modi Multibit but I would sell the Schiit.

You can do AS good AND play DSDs for the same net $$.

I totally get buying American when possible. The two DACs I own, MHDT and
Denafrips Pontus II are excellent and a great value. The Pontus is also about same net $$.

 

@danto 

Neither is American made as is your preference but are highly regarded for true exceptional quality sound.

1 Musician Audio Pegasus DAC.

2 Merason Frerot DAC.

Charles 

i have not heard the basic gungnir but i felt the multibit version is very good

dena pontus is perhaps a touch more open and spacious, but very very close

the mhdt tube dacs have a somewhat different sound, more laid back, warmer overall