In addition to what you describe @markkr I have also had Urd go into a weird state where the channels became reversed. So audio stopped or has other glitches. Always easy to reset by either switching output USB > COAX > back to USB or just a short power cycle. But in my experience, the glitch...

I'm not familiar with the RU7. I liked the RU6 in NOS, though had it only on a loaner - not with the Pietus. After switching from the internal Multibit card on Pietus to various DACs, I highly recommend the trying the DAC option. A lot of folks like the ESS, but there is still a synergy...

@LeeJB1970 my experience with the Chord Qutest was the same, and I couldn't find any evidence that the USB input is UAC2. I did have success with other non-Schiit DACs, such as the Weiss DAC204 and Ayre QB-9 DSD, so it absolutely works with UAC2 DACs.

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Thanks for setting up the meet! My list can always change, but what I'd like to bring today: FV and MJ3 Gungnir Multibit Urd For me, it's mostly about the Urd - curious what y'all hear. Bring discs, but it too can be fed input from USB - or feed another DAC. I'll probably bring a few...

Keep it simple. Item for sale is first generation Jot, a modular (all in one) headphone amplifier. This one is black and includes a USB multibit card, which sells for $200 on its own. PayPal fees and domestic shipping are included. Thank you!

Outstanding buyer. It is a rare occurrence to actually learn something about the audio hobby, and to share a little personal experience during a buyer/seller transaction. No concerns at any point during the sale. A+++

Speakers kind of changes the equation for me. Though I've not used Modi+ for speakers, the foundation that Gungnir (and Yggdrasil) create are phenomenal on speakers. Even Bifrost 2 (OG not the 2/64) lost a little something to the foundation of sound that I heard from Gungnir. I'm also just...

I do have Pi2AES and it is an excellent solution. But for a small footprint option, especially if you just want to flip back and forth between USB and COAX on your Gungnir, the iFi ZEN Stream is a good option, and what I was using to A/B. I'm still trying to form my thoughts on Modi+ or Modi...

@Brubacca there is a certain softening or bloom associated with Unision, combined with the slightly sweet sound of the Gungnir Multibit. I was listening to this exact thing recently and was surprised to hear a little less of that softening by doing what you suggest, connecting to either the COAX...

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Mercury / Pi2AES have signals going to all outputs simultaneously. I understand why the iFi ZEN Stream requires the user to select either USB or COAX. I would also assume this is not different on the NEO Stream. My question specific to the NEO Stream, in the Digital mode (not Analogue or USB...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/os-vs-nos-dac-whats-the-difference-in-sq.419607/

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Assuming you are talking about the most recent Magni+ and Modi+, these have significant updates that should not be overlooked. Modi+ has some recent tweaks to the filter, I'm guessing yet another step in the direction of what is planned for Schiit's in-house future D/S implementation. Magni+...