Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations

@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 ordered a bifrost 2 in mid-april. When I ordered it the bifrost was in stock, but that date has gotten pushed back a few times. Though it looks like it might be off rolling back order now. I broke down and ordered a denafrips ares ii because I got impatient. It’s another r2r type DAC for about the same price. It’s DSD capable, while the bifrost is not. Looking forward to trying them both out. My setup leans more towards detailed, so a warmer DAC might be the way to go. From what I can gather from reviews and forums, the Ares ii is warmer with a big soundstage. The bifrost seems to strike a good balance with detail and warmth. We’ll see. I’m leaning more towards the bifrost as it’s supposed to be easily upgradable, but who knows.  

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

Great decision. I've always wanted to try a schiit multibit DAC. I have the regular modi and I love it. Sounds better than my Audio GD r2r DAC.