It's not particularly about the "chips." What does Schiit say?
Be happy that it's still working. Only your ears can determine what you like better. There are limited choices under $300, almost the price of a dinner for 2.
First Gen Multibit Bifrost obsolete?
I have the original Bifrost Multibit DAC. SCH-04 04015091, It doesn't start with an A or B so I believe it is first Gen. I have it hooked up to a streamer playing Hi Res files off of Qobuz and am happy with the sound but I'm wondering with technology advancements should I look into upgrading? Have chips improved significantly where I can spend $300 and get something significantly better? Thanks for any feedback.