Replaced a MF V-Link 192 USB/SPDIF converter with Schiit Eitr. It's installed between an Aires Mini and non-USB Gungnir w/MB upgrade. I didn’t have a noise issue with the V-Link so no change there but the Eitr did improve SQ slightly. When I went back to try the V-Link, I noticed a reduction in image precision and stage depth; the music presentation flattened somewhat. For $179, the Eitr was worth it to me. Of course, it necessitates a digital coax cable from Eitr to Gungnir that the Gen 5 upgrade direct to your DAC would eliminate.