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Gumby vs Yggy

So I recently tried a Schiit Gumby and was somewhat disappointed that it really didn’t sound much better than my Arcam irdac. I’m sending it back and was wondering if the Yggy would be a more significant upgrade. Perhaps my system isn’t revealing enough to appreciate the difference. I’ve downsized from B&W 801 S2, Threshold amp, Theta pre to my current setup: SVS Ultra bookshelves, Parasound amp and Schiit Saga pre.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
treynolds155
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gdhal
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There is just something about the sound that I can’t put my finger on....smoothness...air...less fatigue??

Right. I’ve found myself using the word more "authentic" sounding, albeit I have the Yggy. :)
treynolds155 OP
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ya got to keep rubbing it in about the Yggy gdhal lol
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Gents - 
Just fyi...Auralic is NOT discontinuing the Aries Mini.  I have this in an Email from Xuanqian Wang of Auralic.  They are changing their distribution method for it but it might remain available  via direct sales in the US and Canada.   I suggest you email (support@auralic.com) if interested.  


treynolds155 OP
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That's good news, thanks ghosthouse!!
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ya got to keep rubbing it in about the Yggy gdhal lol
@treynolds155

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Only because I cannot say/write with first hand experience about how the Gungnir sounds and you wrote "...something about the sound that I can't put my finger on", did I mention the Yggy sounding authentic. And, I have little doubt your Gungnir also sounds authentic. I was merely "piggybacking" on your experience. I apologize if anything I wrote offended you in any way. 
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