So the Schiit Yggdrasil at $2,299.00 is a budget DAC, even though the OP selected the Modi 3 at $129.00 as his first option?
As Marie Antoinette said. "Let them eat cake."
Good DAC for Home Studio
I'm new to DACs. I just got a NAD C399 which comes equipped with a 32 bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC. I'm just getting used to it in our living room with new speakers. Everything sounds good.
I also have a home music studio with studio monitor speakers. I would like to add a DAC to this equipment as well. I've been testing out a Schiit Modi 3+. It sounds OK, but not as good as the 32-bit/384kHz ESS Sabre DAC.
I realize that the sky's the limit on good DACs. I'm just wondering if there are any good mid priced DACs I should be considering for the home studio.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!