I think it's 2.0v. I got it from http://www.jdslabs.com/products/46/standalone-odac/ One other thing I noticed is when I play music via audirvana I can not control the volume from the computer. It's locked. If I just play in iTunes I can adjust volume. What's up with that?

It sounds clearer and has ALOT more separation than my well used ODAC. I'm not used to so much separation. There also is much less bass. It also required me to turn up the volume on my amp quite a bit to achieve the same sound, but I'm getting used to it.

just to update everyone on my situation, my replacement Gungnir has arrived and i've used it (the same way i did before) and i've had no issues with that buzzing or any disconnects or any USB power issues with this one.  i think i'll keep it!

Thanks for the input.  I forgot to mention, i did disable app nap for itunes but it seemed not to help.     I think i will do a replacement swap and give a new one a try.  They said i would have 15 days to audition that one so i can make sure it works right before i have to decide.   I have...

Hi all! Great discussions over at this forum so i decided to join to ask a question.   I recently bought the Schiit Gungnir to replace an ODAC (which i thought was very good).  My initial impressions of the Gungnir was that it made everything sound 'brighter' and snappier but removed or hid...