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Bifrost multibit vs gungnir multibit

Please redirect me if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I haven’t found it if it’s so. Has anyone experience or knowledge of the advantages of the Schiit Gungnir multibit over the Bifrost multibit other than the propriety clock in the Gungnir?  A friend lent me his Modi multibit, and I became interested in possibly getting one of the Schiit DACs. The Yiggy is beyond what I want to spend, besides the reviews I’ve read here indicating that the Gungnir is a bit mellower sounding, which is more to my preference. Here’s the rig for background:
Yamaha CD-s2100 Sacd player 
Sonic Frontiers Line-1 preamp
Parasound JC-1 monos
Triangle Volante 260 speakers
B&W ASW650 subwoofer

i also have an Arcam rDac that I’ve read on threads here may have a “multibit-like” sound, and I’m doing comparisons this evening with the Sabre DAC in the Yamaha. So far the Sabre is winning, but I didn’t compare the rDac with the Modi when I had it.  I hadn’t known at the time about the possible similarities between the two DACs. 
Any info opinions and or experiences welcome, thanks in advance,

Dave

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gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
@soundchasr,
Good choice on the Codex.
It performs well above it's price.
To compare it with a similar priced unit, I would suggest a Schiit Yggy.

But, to be honest, the folks at Ayre just offered the QB-9 with Twenty upgrade. They feel it is a significant upgrade over the Codex.
I found a used QB-9 and had it upgraded ($1500). I still have to put into the system, so I can't claim it sounds better, but knowing Ayre, it will.

Another factor in sound reproduction are cables.
What are you currently using?
Bob

gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
A late response, but I'll bite...
I owned both the Bifrost Multibit and the Gungnir (non Multibit).
As to be expected, the Gungnir was a step up in sound quality.
Though Schiit refuses to discuss the merits of their products, I have to say that as you move up the line, you do get a higher resolution and more detailed sound quality.
In fact, I am in line to get the Gungy upgraded to multibit and have the USB upgrade, too.
Bob
gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
Congrats!
I am using the Gungnir (non-multibit) while my Ayre Codex is repaired.
It is close, but lacking the finesse of the Codex.
I would suspect that upgrading to multibit would bring it pretty close, if not to the Ayre Codex level.
Also, keep in mind that DAC's need to be left on in order for them to sound the best. I suspect your Gungy will keep improving with time.
Bob
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