Help me choose DAC

[Mechnutt]

I want to buy a new DAC for my son to use in his 2ch rig-Parasound A21 amp, Pass B1 Preamp and PSB B6 speakers  He will be using Bug Head as his music player.  He is currently using a Dragon Fly 1.0 as his DAC.  He prefers a warmer sound. 
 
I am looking at the Emotiva Big Ego and the new Schiit Modi Multibit. I like the fact that the Ego can play 32 bit 384khz as most music sounds better upsampled on Bug Head.
 
Any thoughts and why?
 
Thanks,
 
Larry

 

[dmitrys10]

Ayre codex

 

[dmitrys10]

Checkout Ayre codex, I like it a lot.

 

[KLJTech]

Since most CD's and FLAC music files are 16-bit I'd go with the Schiit Audio Modi Multibit, I'm kinda stunned that they're offering a true Multibit DAC at that price point. That Parasound Halo A21 is a very nice amp, I use one to drive my Maggie 1.7's and it'll sound great with a multibit DAC front end. Good luck with your decision! 

 

[Mechnutt]

  Since most CD's and FLAC music files are 16-bit I'd go with the Schiit Audio Modi Multibit, I'm kinda stunned that they're offering a true Multibit DAC at that price point. That Parasound Halo A21 is a very nice amp, I use one to drive my Maggie 1.7's and it'll sound great with a multibit DAC front end. Good luck with your decision! 

I am leaning to the Mimby.  The A21 was my amp that I used with my Magnepan 1.6's.  I gave it to my son when I bought my Pass X250 amp which is truly a much better amp and takes the Maggies to a new level of pleasure.  The A21 is still an excellent amp with great sound and brute power.
 
I would like to know if the Modi is compatible with Bug Head.
 
Thanks!