Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 - new 32 Bit/384kHz and DXD DAC
22.11.2024 16:00 | ~1 minute read
Schiit Audio has announced an upgrade to its Gungnir DAC, the Schiit Audio Gungnir 2. Featuring a balanced, multi-bit Multiform architecture, the Gungnir 2 adds dual USB ports (including a high-speed Unison 384) and a modular design similar to the flagship DAC Yggdrasil+.
The Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 DAC expands on Schiit Audio’s multi-bit approach. It uses a new balanced analog stage and four medical/defense-grade DAC8812CRUZ converters with a proprietary time- and frequency-domain-optimized digital filter (based on an Analog Devices DSP). It can be user-switched to operate in a no-oversampling (NOS) mode to bypass the digital filter.
The Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 accepts up to 32-bit/384 kHz PCM signals with upscaling and DXD formats. The modular design allows for swappable analog blocks, while Forkbeard support facilitates system-wide control and monitoring via an iOS app.
Most of the components for the Schiit Audio Gungnir 2, including the chassis and circuit boards, are made in the USA by American companies. All assembly, quality control, and testing are performed at Schiit Audio's San Antonio, Texas facility. The new product is available now for a retail price of $1,599.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
DACs — Schiit Audio Gungnir 2
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
Official link
Image from https://www.schiit.com/products/gungnir-2
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