# What are you upgrading? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Headphone Discussion\ **Created:** [May 26, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-are-you-upgrading/1546 "2018-05-26T17:26:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 222
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-are-you-upgrading/1546/222 "2020-01-23T06:13:02Z")
So I’m planning on upgrading my dac. I currently used the built in TI dac in my Bluesound Node 2i, which is also my music source. I had originally planned on the RME, but after some advice, great information, and this review found on its thread: > [@RME ADI-2 DAC fs - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/rme-adi-2-dac-fs-official-thread/1540/348): > > Ok, so here’s my review of the ADI-2 DAC fs. I’m not a pro reviewer or wordsmith like you guys, so… bear with me. First off, the audio chain. I am comparing the ADI-2 DAC fs (henceforth called 2DAC) against the Bifrost 2 DAC from Schiit (henceforth called BF2). The ADI-2 was set to 2V output on the line out - to match the BF2 output - via the following settings: Volume Lock = On Volume = +1.0 dB Auto Ref Level = Off Ref Level = +7 dBu All other settings = OFF (De-Emphasis, Dual EQ, … …I decided on the Schiit Bifrost 2. I’m hoping for a late February purchase. After that I’ll be looking at an amp to replace my Rupert Neve RNHP, specifically the Phonitor XE. In red. 😍 Also working on a Lawton mod, but that’s not so much of an upgrade as it’s more of a fun project. > [@Fostex Lawton Mod](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fostex-lawton-mod/3763): > > I’m looking to start a Lawton Mod project and I’d like to know if anyone has had experience with it. I’ll be using either a TR-X00 or TH-900 mk2, probably the former. I’ve spoken with Mark Lawton and he was very helpful and informative. At this point I’m waiting on availability of a particular cup. Any feedback, thoughts, or comments are appreciated. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-are-you-upgrading/1546)._