Looking to downsize from Gungnir Multibit. Options?

Hello friend,
I currently have Gungnir Multibit with Valhalla 2 and Hd 650.
What are some options for a cheaper dac? Perhaps a Bifrost Multibit?

I think Gungnir Multibit is wonderful but may be too good for my needs.

 

I will answer even though the next 5 posts will all be about this belonging in the general advice thread..

I've recently come to the conclusion that the source is where the magic comes from. Soundstage, detail, resolution, the feeling of the hair standing up on your neck when everything comes together etc all come from the source, be it digital or analog.

You have a fantastic headphone & amp combo with the HD650 and Valhalla 2. The Gungnir Multibit is a perfect pairing if you can afford it, no such thing as too good. Both the HD650 and Valhalla will be able to handle the detail that the Gungnir Multibit can output.

The bifrost is the next logical step down, either 4490 or multibit. There are some other recommendations out there, but I have always found schiit is a perfect match for schiit.

 

I found the Bifrost Multibit to be pretty darn magical and euphonic. When I heard the Gungnir Multibit I could tell it was a better DAC but it didn't make me regret getting the Bifrost Multibit in the least.

 

To me it's all about what you can afford. I've got 3x invested in the Gungnir Multibit and spdif converter what you do with the Gungnir Multibit. Both great performers at their price level.

 

How cheap do you want it?

http://hifimediy.com/Sabre-9018-DAC

(sabre "harshness" won't be a problem on HD650, it's not transparent enough. You'll just get lots of detail and texture)

 

The hd650 will reveal the sabre glare ime. These are far more revealing than most people think. They just won't kill your ears with Sabre like the hd800.

 

@Ash1412

Personally I have zero problem with my sabre dac and using it straight into HD650. Not saying you're wrong, just saying everyone is different.

 

@purrin

What happens in a year? Because if you're just saying that tech is advancing you can always wait a year, and another one...

 

Bifrost Multibit 2 maybe?

 

Deductive reasoning would tell me they are upgrading the multibit board. That the great part of the Schiit DAC's - you won't necessarily be stuck with an obsolete paperweight thats resale value plummeted.

 

if the Gungnir Multibit is too good for your needs that's a good reason not to upgrade. not sure why it's a reason to DOWNgrade. I'd just keep the Gungnir Multibit, who knows what you'll get into one day. You might get a work bonus and buy some crazy good headphones or active speakers
edit: if you just want something physically smaller the soekris dac1101 usb is an option..

 

Thanks purrin I am gonna wait a year now with my Bifrost Multibit.

 

Ok how did you deduce that?

 

There's no need for a Bifrost Multibit/Gungnir Multibit/Yggdrasil 2 since they can be upgraded.

 

Hey f**k you Purrin, my Nissan was a steal at the price and so was my Gungnir Multibit! If only the car was black..

 

I'm not familiar with this concept. What does it mean?

 

Correct, Jason mentioned that several times.

 

We'll still end up using different names for well... differentiation. An example of that is the Bifrost 4490.