DAC diminishing returns

@agbrace There is a very nice improvement on the sound with 2 AHB2’s. It becomes louder at the lowest gain setting (actually all 3 settings). It is way more powerful, if your speakers, need that power. On the spec sheet, monos are even quieter than the single stereo AHB2. The damping factor does go down.

Unfortunately, with my Thiel CS3.7 . the 2 Ohm requirement was not satisfied as nicely as the single stereo AHB2. However, the next 2 speakers I am looking to buy, the Yamaha NS5000 or KEF Blade META 2 can use the monos perfectly since they do not require the 2 Ohm power. I sold my Thiel CS3.7’s today so my next speaker purchase awaits.

I actually need to get a second AHB2 again because my best speaker cables are short length Audience FrontRow with SPEAKON terminations. Need to get another AHB2 to put that back into the system. It is a wonderful speaker cable.

@deludedaudiophile 

It's still breaking in so I've left all the settings alone.  Once I get the final 2 pieces to my system in place I'll start to fool around with the EQ settings.

dsfreeh,
Be sure to consider the Dac RME ADI 2 DAC FS. It’s the best DAC someone can find under 1300 and has several resources and the sound is like you are in the recoding room.

Everything the reviewers say about it is true. Believe in me.

The RME is a good transparent DAC. Looking at OP's gear, I don't think he is interested in neutrality. 

 Currently, I’m using a Schiit Bifrost Multibit DAC.  It’s connected to my Naim Nait 5Si and that drives Zu Omen ii speakers.

Sacrista,

I pulled the trigger and bought a Denafrips Ares ii.  I like it so far, it is a nice fit with my current setup.  Great return for the price. Better than my Bifrost, which I moved to a secondary system.  I did consider RME. It has many features that I probably won’t take advantage of.  I would probably be always fiddling with sound, driving myself nuts.  It sounds like a well regarded Dac.

Thanks