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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.
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gdhal OP
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I agree dacs make a bigger difference than what transports do, Basic dedicated cd transport with a good dac will bring much better results than hi end cd transport with basic dac .

I too would have to think and hope so, especially when a DAC such as the Yggdrasil advertises "with our Adapticlock clock regeneration system. Adapticlock is the most sophisticated clock management system in the world. It assesses the quality of all inputs, measures their incoming center frequency and jitter, and automatically routes the input to the best clock regeneration system. "

Point is, and again baring false advertising, Schiit is basically stating that they are "cleansing" any incoming sh#t.
limniscate
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@gdhal 

That's what every DAC designer says, but I haven't found that to be true.  Of course YMMV, but I highly suggest that you try improving your upstream components.
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@limniscate

That's certainly a fair response on your part, especially if in your experience you've found that DACs really aren't doing all that they purport to do. As I mentioned to Steve (audioengr), I'm certainly not finished making any further upgrades, just paused for the time being.

I read your post elsewhere about the Sonore ultraRendu, microRendu, sMS-200 and sMS-200 Ultra. I appreciate the recommendation. What I like about my Oppo though is that - among other things - it is the "player" and the transport. I think (not sure, haven't checked enough) the items you mention are a streamer, in which case I'm merely introducing yet another component. But again, I remain open minded, I just need to get off the upgrade train for a while.
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gdhal 
Baring false advertisement, why would RCA not be 75 ohm

You have to do your homework gdhal, bnc is true 75ohm, rca is too variable and is not.
That's why on highend like Wadia and ML dac/cdp's they gave you bnc but even these can be 75ohm or 50ohm.
 AT&T glass fiber optical inputs and outputs were the best for digital transfer, but they were an expensive option, and easily damage if the glass lead was bent to tight.

http://gvnweb.ddns.net:8081/BNC_75vs50.jpg

Cheers George 
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You have to do your homework gdhal,....

True that. Very appreciative as always of your input, George.

Honestly though, I feel I do enough do diligence (i.e. homework). For instance, among certain other things, I did start a post here on the forum seeking input as to the "best" digital input to use
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-or-is-there-a-best-dac-input-to-use

Guess what? BNC did not top the list. (and no one warned to steer clear of RCA for whatever reason)

Further, I asked Schiit, the manufacturer of DAC I was at the time contemplating purchasing (and subsequently did purchase). They responded "coax" (without reference to RCA or not RCA). Further, I read from Mike Moffat that AES/EBU is best (to Yggy). Moreover, as it was/is my intention to use my Oppo as the main transport source, BNC is not even an option.

I’ve been doing a bit of Joni Mitchell quoting recently. So, in continuance, I think this is somewhat appropriate......

Fiction of the gizmo
Fiction of the data
Fiction of the this is this and that is that ahh!
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