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The Gungnir is a substantial, modular balanced DAC rather than an ordinary desktop converter. At US$800, this listing is fair but not a bargain: it sits above the US$750 median and just below the US$821 75th percentile of recent comparable asks. The unknown condition keeps it from looking especially compelling unless the unit is clean and well documented.
Its appeal is still real: the Gungnir offers balanced XLR and single-ended outputs, broad digital connectivity, strong clocking, and a spacious, controlled presentation. Modular USB and DAC boards mean some versions can be upgraded, which helps its longevity and resale value. Before paying the upper-middle-market price, confirm whether it is Delta-Sigma or Multibit, identify the USB-generation board, and verify that the included power cord and all inputs work. A pristine Multibit with newer USB would make US$800 reasonable; an older base version should sell for less.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Schiit Audio: Brand Overview
Schiit Audio is an American audio company founded in June 2010 by Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, two veteran engineers with deep roots in the high-fidelity industry. Based in California with manufacturing operations in Texas, the company emerged from a shared vision between its founders—who had reconnected after years in separate audio ventures—to democratize desktop hi-fi. The name itself, deliberately provocative, reflects Stoddard's irreverent approach to a traditionally buttoned-up market, born from his wife's exasperated suggestion during late-night garage sessions.
The company specializes in personal audio components, with a product portfolio spanning digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifier-DAC combinations. Schiit's first product, the Asgard headphone amplifier, launched in 2010, followed by the Bifrost DAC in 2011. The lineup ranges from entry-level pieces starting around $99 to premium offerings exceeding $2,000, with the company positioning itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer audio sales.
Schiit occupies a distinctive position as an accessible yet credible player in the audiophile market. Rather than pursuing ultra-premium positioning, the company has built its reputation on delivering genuine sonic performance at consumer-friendly prices—a philosophy its founders describe as trying to "out-cheap" each other. This strategy has resonated strongly; the company has grown substantially since inception, operating from a dedicated 15,000-square-foot facility and maintaining a reputation for transparency, quality engineering, and genuine engagement with the audio enthusiast community.
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