Andrew, it's an r2r DAC with a tube buffer.
$1300-1500 DAC
I’m thinking of adding an external DAC to my secondary system. I’m running a bluesound node 2i, RCA out to a Schiit freya+, RCA out to an Accuphase P-250 (beautifully restored) amp, to a pair of ascend acoustics Sierra 2ex. It already sounds awesome, but y’all know how this is... I want more.
Im looking at a Schiit Gungnir Multibit... the price is right and it’s well reviewed.
I will say that, in my main system I use a Simaudio Moon 280d and it’s awesome.
Any thoughts? What else should I be looking at?
Im looking at a Schiit Gungnir Multibit... the price is right and it’s well reviewed.
I will say that, in my main system I use a Simaudio Moon 280d and it’s awesome.
Any thoughts? What else should I be looking at?
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I bought the Schiit Gungnir multibit a couple months ago and I'm quite please with it. very detailed and musical DAC. I like how the music flows from it. very detailed, smooth with good extension both top and bottom. I don't find it overly warm sounding though, and i'm running SET tubes just even top to bottom. one thing I do notice I listen to digital music way more then ever before. |
The Benchmark DAC3B (the one without volume control) is the latest DAC3 model and cost something like $1700. I am likely going to get that again unless I decided that I like to spend more money for marginal gains. https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-dac3-b-digital-to-analog-audio-converter |
Not sure if your only thinking new stuff or used equipment but you can get your mits on a pretty nice used DAC for that price point here on Audiogon. For the price point mentioned I would keep an eye out for some of these offerings: 1. Benchmark DAC1 or DAC2 2. Ayre QB9 3. NAD m51 4. Bel Canto DAC3 I’ve owned each one I’ve listed in the past and they are all great options IMO |
