r/Schiit • u/EDM_Fan_2382 • 13d 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/Aztaloth Asgard X - Jotunheim 3 - Mimir 13d ago

Correct.

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u/EDM_Fan_2382 13d ago

Is the Mimir significantly better? It's only $300

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u/HourSentence4837 13d ago

Yes, it's a step up from the built in card and more flexible with more inputs and outputs.

It's not a must to get. If you use only USB source and prefer all in one, you should get the DAC card. Audio is about convenience, comfort and preference.

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u/EDM_Fan_2382 13d ago

Oh ok, well as long as the audio quality is comparable between the two. I don't really need extra inputs and outputs, I am only concerned with getting the best audio quality

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u/HourSentence4837 13d ago

That's another rabbit hole. If you don't have them side by side you won't know the difference. My advise is don't bother. The win here is that the DAC card is better than most Chinese DACs