DAC Comparison
FiiO K5PRO vs Schiit Gungnir
FiiO K5PRO The K5PRO is a compact, desktop DAC/headphone amp combo by FiiO. It features the leading AK4493 DAC chip with a wide variety of inputs and outputs to create a great value proposition. $149.99 MSRP | Schiit Gungnir True Multibit or delta-sigma? Yes. With Gungnir, you have the flexibility to choose between affordable delta-sigma performance, or Schiit’s own True Multibit architecture with medical-grade D/A converters and a unique time- and frequency-domain optimized digital filter. Both versions offer excellent performance for a moderate price—as well as the comfort of completely upgradable, modular design. $899.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
| Power | AC 115v AC 230v | AC 115v AC 230v |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF RCA TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | BNC S/PDIF Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4493 | |
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| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewIn that regard, and in the context of a budget product that is designed reasonably well, I am going to recommend the Fiio K5 Pro. | No reviews available |
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