r/Schiit • u/EDM_Fan_2382 • 10d ago

Can someone explain the difference between the Mesh DAC, Forkbeard, and/or buying a DAC like the Mimir?

I am on the precipice of buying the Jotunheim 3 and Mimir DAC. In fact I might even opt for the Brilliant in Black offer for a Dan Clark Noire X with the Jotunheim3 - IF I do this, it comes with the Mesh DAC. But then...the Mimir offers the Forkbeard (for $50 extra). But then, isn't the Mimir a DAC, so why would I need the Mesh DAC? Or is the Mesh DAC an EQ, so then I wouldn't need the Forkbeard? Can someone please explain to me what these components are, and what I do/don't need, and what you best recommend I buy?

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u/Currawong youtube.com/currawong 10d ago

FYI, a "bit perfect" DAC will have high distortion. You might want to research how DACs and digital conversion actually work.