Yggdrasil analog 1 (original) vs analog 2 upgrade.

I was one of the first to get the upgrade to Analog 2. I think it is excellent and highly recommend it.

If you do decide to get the Analog 2 upgrade, consider that Gen5 USB will soon be replaced with Unison USB. Reviews of beta testers are very promising - many think Unison USB is at least comparable with AES digital input, and a nice improvement over Gen 5 USB.

So getting the Analog 2 and Unison upgrade at the same time is what I would suggest. Unison is scheduled to be available in the January 2020 time frame.

I have to hand it to Schiit, they really know how to build and market their products.
I was a bit leery of their lack of information regarding the sound reproduction as you went up the line of offerings, but I have to say, that each step really does offer a higher quality of sound quality.
I am also impressed by their quick turnaround, price-point, and overall quality.
Bob

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/driving-gallo-reference-5ls

" Well... I bought the Yggdrasil... because all of the reviews said it one of the top 3 dacs at any price, ranking with the best available. And... though skeptical... I was pleasantly surprised... it is, as they say... "on a whole other level".... cont'd..."

Wow, I just read the review of the link above, as usual the yaggy most of the time, gets good review, with reviewers, who spend many hours of listening....By the way I own the Gumby, it’s a very good DAC as well...

Schiit Yggy for only $1599 for a limited time!!!

https://www.schiit.com/products/yggdrasil-gs

I want one ...bad