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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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Sit back and enjoy the music.

@kalali

Trust me, I’m enjoying the music. :)

Nevertheless, I like to be as thorough as possible with any comparison (in this case analog A to analog B) attempt.

As to the temperature, I’ve posted my findings on the appropriate head-fi thread and it appears my findings are confirmed.

EDIT:

Something else Yggdrasil owners may find interesting. I note there has been a revision to the user manual. Schiit no longer indicates they "recommend" leaving the unit on 24/7, but instead indicates there is no harm in doing so.
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But using AT&T GLASS optical link (especially with indexing fluid) receiver and transmission as Wadia used to do as an very expensive extra, is better than proper 75ohm spidf coax with proper 75ohm BNC connections, as RCA "are not" 75ohm.
@georgehifi 

Please excuse the blast-from-the-past in that I've decided to unearth a post of yours in this thread from December last year.

Curious if you can provide a link (I checked) to a reputable place/site that sells the type of cable you are speaking/writing of and in addition, any third-party test data that attests to glass with indexing fluid being best. And "best" means what, less jitter, faster transfer rate, something else?

Also, in your opinion how much should 6 feet of said optical cable cost and given that it is glass, do you have an opinion as to its fragility?

As always, thanks in advance :)
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georgehifi
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It was a while ago with the Wadia Transport and dac that had the optional AT&T receiver and transmitter with ST to ST connectors (like BNC)
similar to these with toslink conenctors
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/DH-Labs-Silver-Sonic-Glass-Master-Toslink-1-5-meter-Glass-Optical-Cable/361...

Then I also put a smear of indexing gel on both ends for perfect coupling to the receiver and transmitter. I'm sure same can be done with Toslink plastic ones as well.
http://i-fiberoptics.com/tool-detail.php?id=515&cat=epoxies

Once all this was done, I swear it was better than the spdif 75ohm coax connection.

Cheers George

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It appears some objective measurement data is available. Succinctly speaking, it appears as though the upgrade from analog A to B is meaningful and worthwhile.

Admittedly, the interpretation of this information is a bit over-my-head. Therefore, I’ll invite the resident technical experts to kindly provide feedback. Thank you.

http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/schiit-yggdrasil-v2-upgrade-technical-measure...


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

Right up your alley, George.

The link includes a pic of the upgraded board.
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@gdhal  Hal, Thanks for sharing the link and bringing it to our attention.

Do you have a feel for the performance of your Yggy with the B analog board, now that you have had some more time with it? Thank you.
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