The Schiit Gungnir following the Multibit upgrade provides sound (from ripped CDs or Tidal) that, to my ear and in my system, is closer to vinyl playback (Grado Black w/8MZ stylus, Heed Quasar Phono pre, KAB mod’d. Technics SL1210M5G) than in stock form. I was not expecting this. The Multibit upgrade seems to me to have dramatically altered the Gungnir’s performance and for the better. The improvement is a step-change rather than simple refinement or "extension" of the Gungnir’s stock sonic signature.
R2R NOS PCM vrs analog playback
I have had several DACs in my setup. The only DAC that has come close to the analog I remember is the Red Wine Isabellina. The tone, texture and sound staging are quite remarkable when compared to other DACs I have used, some costing 2 to 3 times more then the Isabellina. The essential element that I find missing is the ambient decay that resonates in a totally black background. I would appreciate anyone's impressions of the newer NOS designs from Schitt or Metrum. Specifically, do they voice the intimate kind of bloom that surrounds instruments and vocals in a way that approaches analog. As a point of reference, I am also familiar with designs by Berkeley and Lampizator. Any comparison to the three DACs would be appreciated.
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