Denafrips Ares II vs MHDT Orchid

If the Denafrips is roughly $800 shipped I cannot find it. There are only a few sites that list it and all roughly 1100 shipped (to US) aside from 1 source.

Looks like Amazon had a seller from China that was verified when I clicked on "view all buying options."

Amazon is the easiest retailer to purchase from due to the return policy. Done deal. Lets see if the Denafrips fits the bill. 

I'll update the thread if anyone is interested....in about a month. 

@jjss49 Funny you mention sibilance issues because I found this discussion again after searching for a fix. I was teetering on upgrading the Ares II with a Pontus II or the Orchid and moving the Ares to a second system of mine.

I listen to my speakers at 1.6m away from the tweeters. I am on a desktop here, but i have a pretty large desk. I feel like I hear every single nuance to a song, but with that present some issues from the Ares II. Using the Doge 10 MK3 as my amplifier as well. I’m keeping an eye on the used market for an Orchid. Appreciate your response. Wish I would’ve seen it earlier.