DAC Comparison
Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Schiit Bifrost 2
Marantz HD-DAC1 The Marantz HD-DAC1 is a stylish compact DAC and headphone amp that comes with USB and analog 3.5mm in. Though it does not have the best specs when it comes to audio decoding capabilities, it's a great sounding device. $799.00 MSRP | Schiit Bifrost 2 Bifrost 2 is nothing less than a complete re-thinking of what an affordable DAC should be. Now with balanced output and remote control, and featuring Schiit’s unique True Multibit™ architecture with a time-and frequency-domain optimized digital filter, plus our own Unison USB™ input and easy-to-upgrade Autonomy™ platform, Bifrost delivers higher performance and greater convenience than ever before. $699.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B | Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | |
| Reviews | What Hi-Fi?Recommended | No reviews available |
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