[hodgjy]

Gungnir MB just arrived today and I am hearing slight hum noise from the dac itself. The hum noise is not loud that it will distract music listening but I can hear noise 3ft away from the dac in a quiet environment. Noise is presented when no cables are attached to the dac and with/without power conditioner. Honestly, it’s not a big deal at the moment but I am little worried that this will get worse eventually that it distract my music listing through headphones and speakers. Anyone had a same problem as me?

Definitely transformer hum. It may have broken loose as previously mentioned, or the resin covering the windings isn't sufficient. Contact Schiit CS. They are very good. I complained about some scratched on a volume knob and they sent me a new one.

 

[Audiomania2]

Definitely transformer hum. It may have broken loose as previously mentioned, or the resin covering the windings isn't sufficient. Contact Schiit CS. They are very good. I complained about some scratched on a volume knob and they sent me a new one.

Thanks. I don’t know if the hum is getting louder or I am getting sensitive but transformer hum is bothering me a lot when I am close to the dac. This is very disappointing for a $1300 Dac. I might just return this and get a different brand Dac.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Thanks. I don’t know if the hum is getting louder or I am getting sensitive but transformer hum is bothering me a lot when I am close to the dac. This is very disappointing for a $1300 Dac. I might just return this and get a different brand Dac.

I wouldn't throw the towel in that quick bro. Let them fix it. You really need to give the gumby an honest go. It's that good! Schiit service is fantastic.

 

[DrewVz]

Likely shipping damage. It's not uncommon.

 

[briantrinh86]

does anybody have a chance to compare the schiit gungnir vs gungnir multibit dac? i don't know how much for the non multibit version selling and what kind of dac is using for it?

 

[macdonjh]

does anybody have a chance to compare the schiit gungnir vs gungnir multibit dac? i don't know how much for the non multibit version selling and what kind of dac is using for it?

There are several posts in this thread which discuss the multi-bit upgrade. Perhaps start reading backwards through the thread?

I think everyone who has changed from delta-sigma to multi-bit has been happy. At least I don't remember reading any posts by anyone who wanted his delta-sigma back.

 

[briantrinh86]

There are several posts in this thread which discuss the multi-bit upgrade. Perhaps start reading backwards through the thread?

I think everyone who has changed from delta-sigma to multi-bit has been happy. At least I don't remember reading any posts by anyone who wanted his delta-sigma back.

THANKS FOR SHARING !

 

[macdonjh]

THANKS FOR SHARING !

No worries. For what it's worth, I dipped my toe in the outboard, multi-bit DAC world with a Bifrost I multi-bit. It transformed my head phone system compared to using the analog output from my DAPs.

Then I added a Gungnir delta-sigma and my sound got even better. Not huge, life changing differences, but changes which are inportant to us. Bass extends a bit deeper with more detail. Mids are still clear and articulate. Treble still sparkles with enough articulation to have bite when necessary without being harsh. At least, that's what I hear.

I am on the multi-bit list...

 

[Guidostrunk]

No worries. For what it's worth, I dipped my toe in the outboard, multi-bit DAC world with a Bifrost I multi-bit. It transformed my head phone system compared to using the analog output from my DAPs.

Then I added a Gungnir delta-sigma and my sound got even better. Not huge, life changing differences, but changes which are inportant to us. Bass extends a bit deeper with more detail. Mids are still clear and articulate. Treble still sparkles with enough articulation to have bite when necessary without being harsh. At least, that's what I hear.

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Oops. I totally screwed this up lol.

 

[Guidostrunk]

No worries. For what it's worth, I dipped my toe in the outboard, multi-bit DAC world with a Bifrost I multi-bit. It transformed my head phone system compared to using the analog output from my DAPs.

Then I added a Gungnir delta-sigma and my sound got even better. Not huge, life changing differences, but changes which are inportant to us. Bass extends a bit deeper with more detail. Mids are still clear and articulate. Treble still sparkles with enough articulation to have bite when necessary without being harsh. At least, that's what I hear.

I am on the multi-bit list...

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts once you get your multi in.

 

[Guidostrunk]

I'm in line for the Unison upgrade. Number 38 out of 40. Lol

 

[LCMusicLover]

does anybody have a chance to compare the schiit gungnir vs gungnir multibit dac? i don't know how much for the non multibit version selling and what kind of dac is using for it?

D/S Schiit stuff is AKM-based, Gungnir D/S uses AKM 4399.

 

[macdonjh]

There has been lots of activity in the multi-bit backlog. I have jumped from 50 to 24...

 

[Nebula769]

What is the general consensus on the Gungnir Multibit compared to other Schiit dacs, specifically the Bifrost 2?

 

[Guidostrunk]

Gumby gen5/A2 by a pretty significant margin for me.