Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 - new 32 Bit/384kHz and DXD DAC

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.

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