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Switched from Yggdrasil to Gungnir Multibit.

Based on accounts of the Gungnir sounding more "mellow" than the Yggdrasil,  and reports that the latter takes months to deliver, I've switched my order.
i currently own a vintage Theta Pro Prime DAC that similarly has a more "romantic" presentation, and think I'll be happier with the Gungnir.  From what I've read, it's close to the Yggy in terms of definition, and for the price it's remarkable. (Although price was not a prime consideration.)
I'll have 15 days to change my mind.  That's barely enough break in time to make an informed decision, but it'll have to do.
Any opinions?
128x128rvpiano

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gdnrbob
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@OP 
I have a Gungy (non multibit). It is a very capable DAC. I ended up getting another Ayre Codex, which I find to be just a nudge better. I have a sneaking suspicion that the Yggy is pretty comparable to the Codex.
(This is coming from owning Modi Multibit, Bifrost Multibit and Gungy).
Regarding break in:
Yes, Schiit DAC's need some serious time to show their stuff. If you can run it 24/7 for a week, then I think you should be pretty close to the final sound.
Bob

gdnrbob
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@rvpiano,
I would just play music at a low level (if I wasn't listening or in bed).
Heck, it doesn't even know if your listening. Probably more important is to keep it powered on.
Bob

gdnrbob
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RV, I think some of that is bunk. 
At the minimum, I would leave the DAC on 24/7.
At the maximum, I would let it play at moderate levels 24/7.

I definitely noticed my Ayre Codex and Schiit DAC's open up after a few days.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Those Schiit guys seem to be full of themselves. 
Thankfully, they put out a quality product at an incredible price point.
I only get the 'click' if I switch inputs.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Why not contact Schiit and get their input on your problem with the Gungy? 
They might just have an answer.
B
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