Guidostrunk
Headphoneus Supremus
I came from the Ares and can confirm what @hikaru12 described. BF2 bests it imo. Unless you like soft and sleepy.
Hard to say if there is a clear best option, all are good DACs.Was looking into upgrading my DAC from a Topping D50S and was considering the following. I will be pairing it with my Topping A90:
Currently leaning toward the Bifrost 2 mostly for the price to performance ratio. Is there a clear best option among these, or something else I should be considering?
- Bifrost 2
- Denafrips Ares II
- Gungnir Multibit
I came from the Ares and can confirm what @hikaru12 described. BF2 bests it imo. Unless you like soft and sleepy.
Are you using balanced or SE outputs?Humm, I have both the Bifrost 2/Ares II, and sleepy is not a word I would use to describe the Ares II. With my headphones and my speakers the sound is more fun and punchy with the Ares II.
In comparison to my ears the BF2 has better dynamics, clarity, imaging and bass impact/slam. Everything just sounds more real and coherent.Humm, I have both the Bifrost 2/Ares II, and sleepy is not a word I would use to describe the Ares II. With my headphones and my speakers the sound is more fun and punchy with the Ares II.
Are you using balanced or SE outputs?
In comparison to my ears the BF2 has better dynamics, clarity, imaging and bass impact/slam. Everything just sounds more real and coherent.
All subjective though.
Check the b-stock quick -4 in stock right nowToo bad the Eitr is out of production.
Thanks, will doCheck the b-stock quick -4 in stock right now
Quite the glowing review by a pretty respectfed review website.
However the reviewer loses quite a bit of credibility when he admits this is the first and only DAC he's ever heard....
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/dac/schiit-audio-bifrost-2-dac-review/
It should. I know mine did and I have the same stack.I received my Bi-frost 2 yesterday, pairing it with Jot 2 and so far I am happy with it. I hope for it to get even better with break in!