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Upgrading from the Modi 2 (non-uber)

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lm4der:
Hi all,

I'm looking at upgrading my Modi 2 for some next level goodness.  This is the non-uber, and I use this with the Wyrd.  So, my current rig is Wyrd -> Modi 2 -> Valhalla 2 -> hd650.

1) Am I correct in assuming that the DAC is the weakest link in this chain?

2) My budget is such that I would like to stay ~$500.  Does it make sense to upgrade from a Modi 2 to a $500 DAC? ie. is there a DAC at this price range that makes a marked improvement? 

3) I have my sights set on the Bifrost Uber with gen 2 usb.  I would use this with the Wyrd.  Is this a sensible choice, or do I need to save my pennies and bite the bullet for a Gungnir? 

4) Finally, according to Marv's DAC chart, the GO v2 is rated better than the Bifrost.  I don't like the aesthetics of the GO v2, and have concerns about LH Labs in general, so I am trying to avoid this unit.  But perhaps I should reconsider?

Any thoughts on this is very appreciated. I realize that the answers to these questions are very subjective.  Still, any guidance or impressions mean a lot.

Marvey:
If you can wait... I can put the GoV2 on the loaner program. I am not done with it yet. Need to take amp measurements and try the balanced out. I have the cables and plugs, just need to wire up the adapter. Ravi and others tell me the balanced is truly awesome sauce, so I will definitely need to try it. PM me in 2-3 weeks to remind me.

Judeus:
Wait for the bumby imo

Multibitbifrost

velvetx:

--- Quote from: Judeus on September 24, 2015, 07:02:35 PM ---Wait for the bumby imo

Multibitbifrost

--- End quote ---

I thought there was a rule about the bimby and it was not to talk abotu the bimby?  Is it bimby or bumby now? 

Judeus:
Oops yes,  meant bimby

Also,  I'd recommend staying away from lubgridious heartbroken labs until they get their schiit together(lol as if)

Although I saw a used geek 450 going for around 100 on Headfi,  that's a steal.

Also I saw it mentioned that people accuse changstar and its members of being schiit fan boys,  not the case,  there first gen products were pretty awful (excluding modi and mag and vali and gungnir ) 

Assgard 1 just terrible think v200 but worse
Valhalla 1 mushy tubey sound
Lyr 1 not bad I guess
Mjolnir 1 not bad I guess but bright
Nonubers bifrost pretty meh for price
Gen1 usb again nothing special

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