Does anyone have experience with both the Schiit Gungnir Multibit and PS Audio DirectStream DAC? I currently have the Gungnir. It’s a very good DAC, but there are some things I don’t like about it, such as the annoying (to me) click it makes between tracks. For that reason and a desire for even better sonic quality, I’m considering replacing it with the DirectStream. My system is built around a McIntosh MA7900 integrated amp, Roon Nucleus (ethernet connection), good cables and power cords, and Salk Song Tower speakers (Song3 Encore speakers on order, 7 months and counting). I’d be interested in comments from anyone with experience with both DACs. Thanks!
Hey softlight64…
Welcome to this wonderful forum…while I do have DS dac,
I dont have the Gungnir and therefore can’t say…but someone
here may well be able to…
My DS dac is fed by Oppo 205 resulting in a wonderful combination.
My 205 fuctions as server…
As for my DS it is stock no mods b/c warranty… it is new… out of the box
it was wonderful…and has gotten so much better!!
Cannot say enough for the DS!!
Best wishes
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Thanks!
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I had the Gumby and went to the DS Jr which was a worthwhile upgrade. I had no regrets. Ultimately I later upgraded to the DS “senior” and similarly had no regrets. I am not a wordsmith when it comes to describing the upgrade in sound. The music from the PS Audio products just seem more real and lifelike compared to the good valued Schitt Dac.
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Very interesting, thanks!