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Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's?

I have had a couple of mid to low priced DAC's. Schiit Modi, Schiit multibit in a card. Topping E30. all inexpensive I know. Am I not spending enough money? I have heard a Schiit Bifrost, I did like it. I am currently using a Topping Octo with the Schiit Midgard for headphones. This has been my best combination to date for a all in under $1000 us. The Octo has good instrument separation and the soundstage is expansive. The Octo does not have that harsh semblance I can not stand. What would be my next upgrade? 

chiliray
czarivey
5,691 posts
 

I thought all DACs are chip-based. Are there ones with discreet circuitry like separate transistor/diode components? What is R2R DAC after all?

 

chiliray OP
12 posts
 

The DAC it have the Topping D70 Pro OCTO uses a series of 8 Cirrus Logic chips (CS43198), offering a robust 8-core driver setup.

The amp is the Schiit Midgard. It is a fully discreet design. The first of it's kind for Schiit. 

You can read about it

https://www.schiit.com/products/midgard

 

 

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2psyop
1,502 posts
 

There are three questions in your post. Why do I prefer R2R over chip based DACs? Am I not spending enough money? What should be my next upgrade?

Not to be rude, but your post is confusing.

I really think only you can decide what you like or how much money you are willing to spend?

p05129
481 posts
 

I much prefer fpga based dacs. Numerous reasons: sound great, software updatable, more easily handle the hires or dsd files.

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