Schiit Bifrost Multibit or Denafrips Ares?

I have not heard the Schiit but have owned the Ares which I rate very highly in the areas of sound stage and tonality. The bass went really deep and the treble was nicely rounded without sounding restrained. It was very non-fatiguing and revealed more of the music across the spectrum than the Rega DAC that it replaced.
The Schiit Bifrost Multibit was the only other DAC I was considering at the time based on all of the reviews I read. The only reason I no longer have the Ares is that I upgraded to the Pontus which has all of the above traits and better and is well worth considering if you can manage the extra outlay.

Having said that, I have no doubt that you will happy with the Ares.

I only listen to digital music via Roon, Tidal and FLAC ripped CDs on an Antipodes server/streamer through valve amps and Klipschorns or Zu speakers.

Happy hunting!
Ian

Looking at the Denafrips Pontus as well. Schiit has a return policy I think... does Mike Powell Audio in the US offer anything? If they both offer a return policy might be best to try them both in your own system if that’s an option.

Hi Guys, I do offer a return policy for full store credit. you must understand Denafrips is a factory direct model just like Shiit, but I;m over here as a service /warranty center and sales rep. I make 10 points only which is measly on something under $1K, I did it to gain notoriety for Mike Powell Audio, Verastarr, and my youtube channel www.youtube.com/c/ocdhifiguy  . Normally i represent the other end of the industry, where DAC's are $20K, I still do, though with my knowledge I am able to mod the cheap units with world class gear to compare with. My next project on the YT channel will be to put together the least expensive killer rig I can. I'm pretty adept at tuning so I believe I will be able to make something incredible. Most likely Baby Magnepan Dena Ares, if you guys dont know about the baby Goldmund Clone that was a flop by Nuforce, its discounted down to a measley $500 on Amazon and is FOR SURE the best amp youll buy for $500. In fact buy 2 and biamp .Preamp will be a Khozmo most likely, Streamer will be the Allo Digi one.. I'll bet for around $3K we can hit a mini world class rig.. 

Mike, I sent you an email about the Ares... 

Another dac on my horizon in the same $ballpark is the MHDT Canary. Comments?

To clarify, my rig consists of Merlin MMI speakers, Tube Audio Design SS monoblocks (hibachi), Modwright 9.0 SE preamp, CEC TL-51 transport and a Tube Audio Design tube dac (tadac),

Agree with ianroger. The Ares, I remember, sounded very musical, it did away with digital glare. It got me interested in R2R dacs and I’ve never looked back.

Correction: the MHDT Orchid,

Anybody have a chance to hear the Ares II ? Considering this or perhaps the Bifrost Multibit w/Unison USB?

What are looking to gain over the Tube Audio Design DAC?

Bought a MHDT Orchid dac. Happy. Then bought a 5670 to 6922 adapter. Even happier.

What did the adapter accomplish? Different tube?

Yes, allows use of a 6922 in a circuit designed for a 5670. A superior valve.