Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations

@docknow - What makes the MultiBit so much better than the standard Modi?  I don't know what the difference between a multibit and a delta-sigma DACs are.

loomisjohnson - Both appear to be viable options thought that the $400+ price I'd start trying to talk myself into PS Audio GainCell DAC.  I recognize that it would be more than 3x the cost, but rather than spend $400+ I'd have to consider selling one of my two integrated amplifiers and looking at some PS Audio gear.  It doesn't necessarily make any sense, but I guess hobbies to have to, right?

sfar - I think the Pro-Ject DAC Box S2 would be an item of interest for me.  I don't have any need for the headphone amplifier, so could reduce the cost for what I would expect to be the same DAC.

@yyzsantabarbara - "low-ish cost" doesn't compute with four figures in my world though I recognize what a high end DAC can cost.  I paid $1,600 or less used for both of my current amplifiers and felt guilty spending that much.

@mahler123 - I do have a number of SACDs and I won't be giving my my SACD player capability unless it goes kaput or I replaced it with another SACD capable player.  I honestly have not heard much difference with SACD vs. Redbook vs. my Maverick Audio DAC (with Bluesound Node) though I'm fairly certain that the SACD was noticeably better with a recent Octave Records disk in combination with my new-to-me Krell S-300i amplifier.  I have not had an opportunity to crank things up for an extended period of time to really be able to form a solid opinion.  Work has been swamped and I've had almost no time at home without the rest of my family which mean limited listening that's generally distracted (kids) with lower than desired volumes (lovely wife).

I may have found the best solution to all audio equipment decisions.  Focus on the music.  I now have five CDs on the way so my focus is on the excitement of new music.

I finally made a decision and am patiently waiting for a Schiit Modi Multibit DAC.

I'm still waiting for the Schiit DAC to arrive.  The website currently lists 6-8 weeks for it which is better than the 12-16 weeks listed when I made the purchase.  I was happy when the timeframe was reduced as that's at least an indication that they are expecting parts at some point in the future.

My Modi Multi Bit is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.  I ordered it on July 21 and it's now September 26, so 8ish weeks isn't bad considering the 12-16 weeks that was listed on the website.

After playing with the Schiit Modi Multibit DAC I have decided to send it back.  I don't have anything negative to say about it, but discovered that it sounds indistinguishable from the tube output on my Maverick TubeMagic D2 DAC so it simply doesn't make any sense to spend more money for the same sound.

Prior to the recent tube upgrade on my Pathos amplifier, I have always preferred the solid state output on the Maverick DAC, so I had not even tried the tube output.

My next move will be a discrete op-amp upgrade this is supposed to benefit both outputs on the Maverick DAC.  I discovered the upgrade while reading about potential tube rolling options.  This seems to be the biggest improvement that people have found and since it benefits both outputs should be a good value.