Mimir vs Audio-GD NFB-11.38
The NFB-11.38's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Mimir's 118 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$299
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About the Mimir
The Schiit Audio Mimir is a high-performance desktop DAC featuring Schiit's proprietary Mesh™ DAC technology, which combines a time- and frequency-domain optimized closed-form digital filter with an ES9028 delta-sigma modulator for superior sound quality at an accessible price. It offers both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs, with full digital preamp functionality when equipped with the optional Forkbeard module ($50 extra, total $349), enabling volume control, balance, 3-band parametric EQ, loudness, phase inversion, and more via a dedicated app (iOS available, Android in development). Inputs include Unison 384 USB-C (up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM), plus AES, coaxial SPDIF, and optical SPDIF (up to 24-bit/192kHz). It supports higher output voltage with the included Linear Override AC wall-wart. No DSD or MQA support. Currently in production and available directly from Schiit.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ES9028
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 118 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 75Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, AES, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF
- Analog Outputs
- XLR Balanced, RCA Single-ended
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 229 × 38 × 152 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.9 kg (2 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions