ARES II vs D90 vs Bifrost 2 vs ADI-2 vs Gungnir vs Qutest [Mega DAC Roundup & Comparison]

Note: I had it wrong on the Topping D90 as it has a single AK4499 chip inside versus two. Thanks to the users who pointed that out in the comments.

Reference tracks:
https://midfiguy.com/mfgs-reference-t...

Test setup:
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- Roon with Tidal Hifi / hi-res tracks
- Windows 10 PC & macOs MBP
- HFM Arya, Senn HD800s, Meze Empyrean, ZMF Aeolus
- Drop 789, SMSL SP200, Violectric V280, Cayin HA-6A, Woo WA22
- Mogami XLR cables, Monoprice Premium RCA cables

Chapters:
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0:00 Intro
2:36 Denafrips ARES II
7:45 Topping D90
13:25 Schiit Bifrost 2
17:45 Schiit Gungnir
21:00 RME ADI-2 DAC
27:03 Chord Qutest
36:50 Pt 2 teaser

Equipment:
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Denafrips ARES II: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product...
Topping D90: https://amzn.to/376h403
Schiit Bifrost 2: https://www.schiit.com/products/bifro...
Schiit Gungnir: https://www.schiit.com/products/gungnir
RME ADI-2 DAC: https://amzn.to/2IQj6Zy
Chord Qutest: https://www.moon-audio.com/chord-qute...
Nobsound XLR Switcher: https://amzn.to/32Z2bv7

Info:
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Passion For Sound - Chord interview:
Interview with Chord Electronics' Rob...

• #science_technology
• #denafrips_ares_ii
• #topping_d90
• #schiit_bifrost_2
• #rme_adi_2_dac
• #schiit_gumby
• #chord_qutest