DACs — Schiit Audio Gungnir 2
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Schiit Audio Gungnir 2
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Specifications
Model name
Gungnir 2
Conversion type
Schiit Multiform
Engine
4 x Texas Instruments DAC8812C
DSD compatability
N/A
Parameters
up to PCM 32/384
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
75
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
75
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
112
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.0008
Dimensions (mm)
40.64 x 20.32 x 5.08
Weight (kg)
5.47
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