Been using a FIIO dac for a few mo, no issues with PCM or DSD. So “upgraded” to the Gungnir, sigma delta version but with Unison USB upgrade. Basically, PCM upsampling works great, but can’t get it for DSD in any way via usb- silent no sound. Have tried every setting combo I can conceive of, no dice. Strangely, on an OLD imac I can get the DSD to show up but the DAC clicks out soon as the track tries to start. With newer MBP, DSD does not even show up. “DSD over PCM” yes, but not in the actual upsampling settings. Have tried 3 usb cables. Thanks for any help here.
Welcome…
The Schiit Audio DACs do not handle 1-bit PDM (DSD) they only handle multi-bit PCM… In your case:
GUNGNIR 2
BALANCED MULTIFORM™ DAC
Input Capability
- Up to 32/384 for Unison 384
- Up to 32/192 for other inputs
You will need to set the “Native DSD streaming method” to: ‘None, convert to PCM’
Ah, I see. Well I won’t miss it, it sounds amazing. Thanks for setting me straight.
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