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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?
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http://audioresearch.com/en-us/products/sources-digital/dac-9
peterdamroth
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If you are using a Theta transport make sure the Gundir will play the first 2 seconds of a cut. My Theta Basic was not comparable with the Gundir!
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Thank you peterdamroth.  Sorry to hear that.  
Im using an Oppo player as transport.  No problem here.
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Oops - I am mistaken. The new ARC DAC 9 does not have high pro audio output levels like the DAC 8. I am puzzled why they changed this aspect of design. The DAC 8 has high output from the analog XLR.


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