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New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions

Okay, so I’ve finally (on order over 2 months) received my Schiit Yggdrasil. The unit arrived in exactly perfect condition (i.e. well packaged).

Upon first (and second) listening through all sources/inputs, I would need a stethoscope to discern any difference among my current components and connectivity. I also cannot detect any difference using the phase inversion button.

I suppose the aforementioned is a testament to how good my current system (before/without Yggy) already sounds. :)

I can easily A-B test because the Yggy is hooked in via balanced and my other components are also hooked directly to amp via RCA or USB.

Also, obviously I have NOT let the unit "burn in" for days because I just got it, however, it has come to full operational temperature after being powered on continuously over 24 hours.

System configuration: (Yggdrasil > XLR > Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amplifier > Golden Ear Triton Reference speakers )
all cables blue jeans cables "best" offering

Emotiva ERC-3 CD player > AES/EBU > Yggdrasil
Oppo UDP-205 blue ray player > coax > Yggdrasil
Samsung SMT-C5320 cable box > optical > Yggdrasil
Gateway NV79 Windows 10 64-bit computer > USB > Yggdrasil

I’ll be patient, but if there are any suggestions to "try" in order to hear *some* audible difference, that would be great. Appreciate any feedback you have.

Thanks.
gdhal
gs5556
1,251 posts
 
The Yggy is plain awful for the first couple of weeks -- too bright and a condensed front to back soundstage.

Wait after a month of being continually powered on and you will hear a profound difference -- especially on red book CD's. 
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
I'll be interested to hear if, or when, the Yggy sounds a lot better than the UDP-205
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Bill, you make a valid point with respect to the OP. And I agree. If at the end of the day gdhal doesn't hear significant differences, it is an easy choice to make...either way works.

The other aspect of this is value. We all value the differences by our own measuring sticks. 

If you are referring to the isolation / resonance control I've applied, I'd say to my ears the result is significant. These things vary by person, so I offered it as an option should the OP keep the Yggy.
mr_bill
349 posts
 
The Yggy has a great rep and is certainly a super Dac. I maintain that differences in quality dacs is not that easy to hear. 
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Bill, Understood. And many great DACs out there.
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