I also use the I2S input on my Pontus II. I have a Sonore Ultradigital to convert from USB to I2S over HDMI. Worked without a hiccup.
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I have no experience with the Yggy, but I did try a Gungnir when I was looking for a new DAC. I only had it briefly, as the loud relay clicking between tracks, and the loss of the very first few milliseconds of the tracks, led me to return it and take the restocking hit. Yes, Schitt did warn me about the relay clicking, but it was much more intrusive than I had imagined. I tried a few more non Chinese DACs in an attempt to avoid ChiFi, but in the end, the Pontus II was a clear winner in this price range. I am really enjoying it's analog, smooth yet detailed sound. FYI, I am using the original firmware with no plans to upgrade to the new firmware. |
@harpo75 Just to clarify, yes, if you listen to an album straight through, there is no relay clicking between tracks. I often listen to individual tracks on playlists. In that case, I experienced loud relay clicks between almost every track, even if there was no change in the resolution or format. It was loud enough to hear anywhere in my room. And, IME, the relay click would cut off the very first few milliseconds of the new track. Of course, this was with the Gungnir, not the Yggy, so YMMV. Sound wise, I acknowledge that I did not let the Gungnir break in. Even if I had, I wouldn't have been able to abide the relay clicking. |