[winders]

  Anyways, the interview I referenced earlier where he actually talks about the Gungnir vs Bifrost. Go to 4:25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eu1LyPZ090

 
He is talking about the Sigma Delta versions of the DACs....and he never says you should only consider Gungnir if you are going to use balanced.

 

[AverageGuyNC]

   
He is talking about the Sigma Delta versions of the DACs....and he never says you should only consider Gungnir if you are going to use balanced.

​Actually he said it differently than I remembered. I though he said the Gungnir was basically the equivalent of just two Bifrost plus a couple additional features, but I still posted it so people could get the actual story, not what I thought he said.  

 
 
But I still think a person would be better off looking at other options if staying SE. Could get similar quality and save a little money. I have a Modi mb, Chord Mojo, and wanted a Gumby badly. But I found an upgraded Yggy quicker than a Gumby 

  ...should have it Monday. But I have a balanced amp (iCAN pro)

 

[winders]

I ran my Yggdrasil with my Lyr 2 (SE) for quite a while. It was a great combination!

 

[gwitzel]

Not much of a classical person myself, but I thought that was most of the appeal, hearing the different instruments being played, a small one in the back for just a second, then fading away, etc. Well, that or just calming music that you barely pay attention to in the background lol

 
I challange you to try to realx with said 3. movement of Prokoffiev 2 in the background. Let me know how that goes

 

[AverageGuyNC]

I challange you to try to realx with said 3. movement of Prokoffiev 2 in the background. Let me know how that goes

I really have no idea who they are but may check them out sometime

 

[potterma]

   
I challange you to try to realx with said 3. movement of Prokoffiev 2 in the background. Let me know how that goes

I enjoy both Prokofiev and E. Kissin.  Do you have a recommended recording?
Thanks!

 

[JerryLeeds]

Joining

 

[Tom Blake]

Just replaced my Gungnir with a used Gumby. Wow what a huge difference! I was expecting to A/B them against each other but the difference was immediately apparent. Gumby has much better resolution and a sense of "air" around instruments. Very happy with the upgrade. Will be posting the Gungnir for sale soon. Makes me wonder how much better the Yggy is?

 

[Dalgas]

I Think the Gumby is a totally different beast than the Gungnir. I would not call it an upgrade. You are in fact getting a very different sound. Gumby is very neutral and some care must be taken when matching with speakers and amp.
Dont use the Gumby USB interface -it is not bad but a good external USB/spdif converter is WAY better. I use a Yellowtec PUC2 lite.

 

[Tom Blake]

I Think the Gumby is a totally different beast than the Gungnir. I would not call it an upgrade. You are in fact getting a very different sound. Gumby is very neutral and some care must be taken when matching with speakers and amp.
Dont use the Gumby USB interface -it is not bad but a good external USB/spdif converter is WAY better. I use a Yellowtec PUC2 lite.

I am using a microRendu (powered by UpTone LPS-1) into the Gumby USB input. The microRendu is fed by a dedicated Roon server. I think this sounds fantastic! My amp is the iFi iCAN Pro. Headphones are LCD-2 (2016 model) and TH900. Speakers are Genelec M040 monitors. My system has never sounded better after the Gumby upgrade and I am happy with the overall synergy 

 

[orkney]

The Gungnir source select button could use a rethink. Loose enough to rattle when walking past it in the units we've got here. 

 

[Alan Ballagh]

The Gungnir source select button could use a rethink. Loose enough to rattle when walking past it in the units we've got here. 

You got bigger problems if your floor is that bouncy the dac button rattles!

 

[Ableza]

  Just replaced my Gungnir with a used Gumby. Wow what a huge difference! I was expecting to A/B them against each other but the difference was immediately apparent. Gumby has much better resolution and a sense of "air" around instruments. Very happy with the upgrade. Will be posting the Gungnir for sale soon. Makes me wonder how much better the Yggy is?

Better. 

 

[Mr Rick]

I have a Gumby on the way, and have read the last ten pages or so. When it gets here I think I'll just plug it in and enjoy it.

 

[BillOhio]

  I have a Gumby on the way, and have read the last ten pages or so. When it gets here I think I'll just plug it in and enjoy it.

 
NM, I was going to give some pointers on the Gumby but then I noticed your profile and realize you've got a handle on setting up a DAC.