With a $1500 budget, the main go to's seem to be the Denafrips Aries II, and the RME ADI-2. As nicaboy says the Pontus II is a step up, but it's closer to $1800.
Upgrade from Schiit Bifrost 2?
Due to a Bifrost 2 failure, I'm considering an upgrade to a non-Schiit branded DAC. What is the next step up from the Bifrost 2? I am currently using a Node2i for streaming (mostly Qobuz), a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 3, and Magnepan 1.7s. I will eventually be incorporating a Rythmik Audio F12SE.
If you've had the Bifrost 2 and upgraded, what did you upgrade to and why? How profound was the difference?
If you've had the Bifrost 2 and upgraded, what did you upgrade to and why? How profound was the difference?