Dac: Does anyhting beat the Schiit Gungnir Multibit (Gumby) in the same price range?

You can't beat the unit at the asking price.  You for sure can improve the dac chip.  I believe Analog Devices makes an improve version of this dac chip ( you have to check, i might be wrong). But doesn't hurt to check?  If the dac chip has an adaptor, you can do a quick swap with the improve chips.  Happy Listening! 

I auditioned the Gungnir Multibit and PS Audio NuWave DSD in my system. Both are very dynamic but I preferred the PS Audio due to its more organic and natural presentation of classical music. It uses a  programable chip similar to the high-end PS Audio DACs, plus it will accept hirez.

A used Ayre Codex.
I bought the Gungnir (non multibit), and the Ayre was better, not a huge difference, but it sounded tighter and more coherent, and a nicer soundstage. Also, a little more 'natural'.
I'll probably have it upgraded soon (they seem to be having a backlog at the moment). 
Some have said the Yggy and the Codex are almost identical in reproduction quality.
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