2. digital
  3. 131826-65769

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.
128x128gdhal
bacobits1
103 posts
 
gdhal,
I had my Yiggdrasil in for repair, replacement of the 50ohm BNC board about 8 months ago and to be checked out.I was getting drop outs on SPDIF and BNC.  I though it odd also my return check list paperwork had the same crap on it. " external damage of blemishes area "scratches top".  Is this standard operating procedure? Mine is mint also not a mark anywhere, came back that way too.
Maybe they protect their ass stating that if they do cause a mark etc. ?Not cool if you ask me.
I was going to call them on it. Mine will be going in again soon enough for the upgrades. Holding off a bit because it sounds so damn good as is.

georgehifi's avatar
georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
bacobits1

Let's have a good hi def pic posted of the inside on a free image hosting site. And  gdhal should do the same so we can see the difference,

Cheers George
gdhal's avatar
gdhal OP
1,641 posts
 
Let’s have a good hi def pic posted of the inside on a free image hosting site.

George, I’m reluctant to do that. Are you meaning to try and detect the difference between the analog A and B boards, assuming it can be detected by eye?
gdhal's avatar
gdhal OP
1,641 posts
 
I though it odd also my return check list paperwork had the same crap on it. " external damage of blemishes area "scratches top".  Is this standard operating procedure?

@bacobits1 

Now that is interesting. Given our experiences are very much the same, perhaps the answer to your question is yes. I'm inclined not to pursue it though. 
georgehifi's avatar
georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
George, I’m reluctant to do that. Are you meaning to try and detect the difference between the analog A and B boards, assuming it can be detected by eye?

For the cost of $550usd, it should be clearly seen, at least most of it.

Actually, we have the before, all we need is the after, if someone can do it.
Before mods:   http://www.schiit.com/public/upload/general/yggy-pcb-1920.jpg

Cheers George
More to discover