OPPO 105 VS Schiit Gungnir

Just so happens I own the Ares II also.  At first I liked it more than the Gumby.  Then I changed things around a little bit and now I'm using it in a headphone system with a Schiit HP amp and liking the Gumby a little bit more.  Bottom line' they're very close and can be system dependent like everything else.  I think they're both a great value and that one can be happy with either.  

I've previously owned both and agree the Gumby is head and shoulders above the Oppo's DAC. I'd also suggest considering Denafrips Ares II vs. Gumby for even a bit less money. A better streamer than the Oppo won't cost much either. microRendu + Gumby performed in a different league than using the Oppo to the Gumby. Cheers,

Spencer

I own both.  No comparrison the Gumby is much better.  Sorry but disagree with using the 105 to stream or serve.  Get a used Node 2 for streaming into the Gumby.  Again so much better than streaming with the 105.  Plus you have access to more streaming services.  With the 105, only Tidal.

My advice:  Get the Oppo and save for something better than the Gungnir.  Then, feed your new DAC from the Oppo until you figure out something else for the long haul.  The Oppo can even be used as a a DLNA media server with something like JRiver if you decide to rip your disks and go in that direction.  This is a route that I took, but I have further moved on.

Necro reply here, but I now have this exact same setup and can attest that the Gungnir is a definite sonic improvement over the Oppo alone. I have the Oppo feeding a Morrow Dig3 digital cable into the Gungnir, which then feeds Clear Day RCAs into my (temporary but satisfying) Yamaha 801S integrated, powering two Reference 3A de Capo-i's. The Gungnir provides more depth and a wider soundstage over the Oppo's Sabre DAC, even as the Oppos sounded quite good on its own. 

I've played with the Gungnir and own the 105. For 2 channel the Schiit is a little nicer. However, it's all quite close and dependent on the rest of the system. I don't really consider the Gungir a worthwhile expenditure/upgrade since I own the 105 (I do own a Bifrost and put it on par with the 105 but differrent).
I think it would take something like a Chord Hugo or similar to make the transition worthwhile. So, what will you use more 2 channel or surround? The Oppo is so versatile too.

I don't have the experience with the SG your wondering about...I did have a sim cd 5.3 player that I replaced with the oppo 105d (audio/only)...is it the best no...there are trade offs with any piece of gear...no amount of someones bs and bandwagoning can replace real world experience...

btw...im not missing the sim that much...