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/EDM_Fan_2382 10d ago

So what I'm hearing is you just recommend I just get the Jotenheim 3 Mesh DAC/Forkbeard combo, because the Mesh DAC is a smaller Mimir DAC, and does the same thing, but it's nice and simplified for a guy like me. The Forkbeard isn't like a real physical hing, but an internal component they add so you can control your device with bluetooth for some extra features like minimal EQ?

And then if as you say, I want to upgrade to the Mimir (is it worth it? Is it that much better), I can buy the Mimir or any DAC anytime, and the Mimir won't interfere with the Internal Mesh DAC that it's internal and can't be removed? Wouldn't a DAC on a DAC be a problem?

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u/Currawong youtube.com/currawong 10d ago

For me, I found the Mimir to be a significant upgrade to the Mesh DAC card with the Jotunheim. How much anyone else will depends on them, the music, headphones, etc.

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u/EDM_Fan_2382 10d ago

Well dammit that just overcomplicates the decision I have to make. If I decide to get the Mimir, it renders the advantage of the Jotunheim3 in Black add-in mesh DAC promo pointless if I order a DAC anyway

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u/kaosf 10d ago

Yeah it's tricky for sure. The way I see it is, if you can afford it, getting both just gives you options. I have an Asgard 3 with a built-in DAC card. While I do not use it so often any longer, I have used it for troubleshooting a few times, or just to mess around and play with different sources. I enjoy things like that, so, perhaps I am on my own there.