New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
That’s good, 2 x AD5791 per channel one for - and one for + they didn’t cut any corners with the balanced. But one thing I would have done, forget the balanced, and parallel the two dacs per channel and only have single ended outputs, the sound of this dac may have jumped to another level again. Cheers George |
*** THIS JUST IN *** SCHIIT HAS INTRODUCED AN UPGRADED ANALOG BOARD. THE MSRP HAS INCREASED $100 FOR A NEW YGGY UNIT. 1.) The cost to upgrade is $550. Due to the need for firmware and hardware updates, this upgrade must be done by Schiit, or by an authorized service center such as Electromod in the UK. Because of this, there is no self-install option, sorry. 2.) We've provided a convenient scheduling system that allows you to keep your Yggdrasil until we’re ready to upgrade it immediately. Just place your order, and follow the steps in the series of emails. You’ll be notified when your order is accepted, when to send in your DAC, when the work is performed, and when it’s shipped back to you, for complete transparency. 3.) Yggdrasil Analog 2 includes many refinements, including all-new Class A, DC-coupled discrete FET buffer stages and completely different internal board structure. The result is increased line driving capability, slightly lower noise and distortion, and…most importantly…significantly better sound!* *Yeah, that’s subjective. Yeah, we’re biased. So sue us. Benefits of Yggdrasil Analog 2: a. Significantly reworked discrete buffers b. Completely different internals c. Increased line driving capability (600 ohm OK) d. Slightly lower noise e. Sounds better! Is this really a worthwhile upgrade to do? While we can’t comment on what you’ll hear, Mike Moffat says, “Hell yes!� Take that for what it’s worth. Four years and you can’t find a different D/A converter to use? Right. You find us a better 20+ bit multibit D/A. Hint: there aren’t any. Nor are there any we know of in development. What about discrete ladders? Again, find us a discrete ladder spec’d for INL and DNL over a wide operating temperature range, and we’ll consider it. We haven’t found any. Nor could we make one, without heroic stuff like ovens to set operational temperature and individual trimming of drivers. And maybe not even then. So will this thing drive 600 ohm loads now?​ Yes |
The cost to upgrade is $550. Due to the need for firmware and hardware updates, Firmware changes should be free, and it already has discrete Class-A J-Fet buffers with an output impedance of 75ohms and enough voltage out to make just about any poweramp to give it's max output wattage. Hmm? Cheers George |
Firmware changes should be free, and it already has discrete Class-A J-Fet buffers with an output impedance of 75ohms and enough voltage out to make just about any poweramp to give it’s max output wattage. Hmm?Very appreciative as always of your candid reply George. I’m just the messenger here :) EDIT: I'm in communication with Schiit and other forum members on head-fi. Naturally if I find out more info of any substance I'll post...... |
I'm going to need to rename this thread "New Yggdrasil - First, second (and third) Impressions" Schiit has graciously offered me the "courtesy" (their word) of a free upgrade!! http://www.schiit.com/about/news/yggdrasil-refined Rationale is that my unit shipped October 2017. My out-of-pocket is one way freight to them. They need approximately 5 business days to perform the upgrade and return to me. They claim they are swamped with orders, so the time can vary. I'm inclined to return it within the next few days. Any advice, recommendations, etc. are welcome. Thanks. |
