Why do I prefer R2R over Chip based DAC's?


I have had a couple of mid to low priced DAC's. Schiit Modi, Schiit multibit in a card. Topping E30. all inexpensive I know. Am I not spending enough money? I have heard a Schiit Bifrost, I did like it. I am currently using a Topping Octo with the Schiit Midgard for headphones. This has been my best combination to date for a all in under $1000 us. The Octo has good instrument separation and the soundstage is expansive. The Octo does not have that harsh semblance I can not stand. What would be my next upgrade? 

chiliray

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Yes, thank you. I will look into MHDT. I listen to 80’s 90’s rock. I like the ballads and stings. Some classical strings. I think that is what you say “Musical”. 

The DAC it have the Topping D70 Pro OCTO uses a series of 8 Cirrus Logic chips (CS43198), offering a robust 8-core driver setup.

The amp is the Schiit Midgard. It is a fully discreet design. The first of it's kind for Schiit. 

You can read about it

https://www.schiit.com/products/midgard

 

 

I can say, I didn't expect so many responses. I have learned so much from this community. Thank you all.