DAC Comparison
Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Schiit Gungnir
Marantz HD-DAC1 The Marantz HD-DAC1 is a stylish compact DAC and headphone amp that comes with USB and analog 3.5mm in. Though it does not have the best specs when it comes to audio decoding capabilities, it's a great sounding device. $799.00 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 | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A 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 | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 24 bit / 192 kHz |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | |
| Reviews | What Hi-Fi?Recommended | No reviews available |
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