[Youth]

  True! I really really enjoy my DS Gungnir. So I am ok with the fact that the multibit has not landed i europe yet.

 
I'm not 

 

[schneller]

Any comparisons to the 2Qute yet?

 

[reddog]

From my experience after 150 hours of burn in and having lived with the D/S Gungnir for the past year, there is no question that the GMB is worth the cost of admission. The GMB offers a new level of resolution that results in instruments and voices having a more natural and believable tonality...which for me, equals a more enjoyable experience listening to music. Plus I have a nice little sticker on the back that D/S owners don't have. 


Now, the question becomes if one has the means is the upgrade from GMB to yggy justifiable? Reddog?

If one has the money and wants a very detailed, natural sounding dac, that is very musical too, then go for the Yggdrasil. However. The Gumby presents great value, for the money. The gumby sounds pretty detailed and transparent but not as musical sounding as the Yggy. If I was on a budget, I would not hesitate to get the GMB. However if you can afford a dac that is so musical and yet so bloody detailed and faithful to the music go for the Yggy.

 

[Youth]

Does Audio-GD have any R2R DACs that can compete arround the same level as the GMB? 

 

[sypderman88]

Hi,
 
 Just wonder GMB is a big improvement over Audio GD DAC 19 10th Annivesarry ?

 

[TubemanRQ]

If one has the money and wants a very detailed, natural sounding dac, that is very musical too, then go for the Yggdrasil. However. The Gumby presents great value, for the money. The gumby sounds pretty detailed and transparent but not as musical sounding as the Yggy. If I was on a budget, I would not hesitate to get the GMB. However if you can afford a dac that is so musical and yet so bloody detailed and faithful to the music go for the Yggy.

Don't tell that to my wallet!! LOL! I'd have to get FOUR of 'em to complement my all active 2-channel system.

 

[conquerator2]

  Does Audio-GD have any R2R DACs that can compete arround the same level as the GMB? 

Audio-gd DAC19.

 

[lukeap69]

  Hi,
 
 Just wonder GMB is a big improvement over Audio GD DAC 19 10th Annivesarry ?

@Stillhart
 
Somebody is looking for you... 

 

[Stillhart]

Cancel the LC and buy the M2?

I have heard both amps with the Gumby and I haven't ordered an M2. Just saying...

Hi,

 Just wonder GMB is a big improvement over Audio GD DAC 19 10th Annivesarry ?

Sonically, no, its not. Sonically they're very similar with subtle "flavor" differences. My writeup is incoming tonight hopefully.

 

[lukeap69]

 My writeup is incoming tonight hopefully.

 

 

[MattTCG]

I kind of nice to see this type of excitement for DAC technology. It was always going to be how to get to the next level sonically. The yggy is certainly on my radar, but it would be a big stretch get there financially plus the wait is pretty substantial I believe. 
 
I love what I'm hearing from the GMB. It would be very difficult for me to give it up now that it's burned in and giving this level of aural bliss. 

 

[reddog]

I kind of nice to see this type of excitement for DAC technology. It was always going to be how to get to the next level sonically. The yggy is certainly on my radar, but it would be a big stretch get there financially plus the wait is pretty substantial I believe. 

I love what I'm hearing from the GMB. It would be very difficult for me to give it up now that it's burned in and giving this level of aural bliss. 

+1 Well said sir.

 

[TON13]

My GMB has landed in town.  Can't wait to get it home and try it out.  Only piece missing is the LC (for now).  Thanks for all the opinions on the GMB so far.  I'm ready to make my own. 

 

[Youth]

I have heard both amps with the Gumby and I haven't ordered an M2. Just saying...
Sonically, no, its not. Sonically they're very similar with subtle "flavor" differences. My writeup is incoming tonight hopefully.

 
Where will this writeup be posted? I'm very curious since my next DAC is probably gonna be either GMB or Audio GD DAC 19 10th Annivesarry. Does the DAC 19 also work with USB? 

 

[Stillhart]

   
Where will this writeup be posted? I'm very curious since my next DAC is probably gonna be either GMB or Audio GD DAC 19 10th Annivesarry. Does the DAC 19 also work with USB? 

 
I was going to do a big "shootout" kind of writeup of the two but decided against that format.  It kinda sucks because there's always a winner and loser of a shootout and both of these are fantastic DAC's.  So instead I'm going to write up two full reviews and mention some comparisons in each review.
 
Until then, I'll probably list out some bullet points on pros and cons for folks who are champing at the bit.  Not sure where yet, maybe in the LC DAC thread since that seems like a nice impartial location.  :-D