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anyone have experience with both the Schiit Gungnir Multibit and PS Audio DirectStream

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!

softlight

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softlight OP
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Wow, great info from you guys. VERY much appreciated, thank you! I didn't realize that no more updates will be forthcoming, nor that you can download and use the various firmware downloads. Thanks again, any further responses welcome also.

softlight OP
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Hi,
Didn't know there'd be so much comment on the Gumby's clicking (sometimes) between tracks. I'm a playlist listener, so I hear the click very often when changing tracks. This is what Schiit has to say about the clicking, from from the FAQ at the end of the Gungnir manual. Thanks again to all of your for your comments!

"Hey, this thing clicks between songs/between inputs/etc!
Yes, it does.
Care to explain why, smartass?
Sure. That’s the muting relay engaging when there’s no input. Many computer sources turn off the digital audio output between songs and when changing sampling rates. We went with a muting relay because it’s the best way to ensure there are no clicks or pops when the input is unlocked. But it does click a bit."
 

 

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