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Does anyone have a Schiit Yggy DAC?

I just purchased a Schiit Yggdrasil DAC that runs much hotter than any component I have ever used.  It runs so hot you cannot hold your hand on it more than 2 seconds or so.  Schiit people say this is normal and you should leave the DAC powered all the time.  Anyone else have a hot Yggy?
golferjw
kevinhughes77
21 posts
 
Just measured the temp on the top plate of my Yggdrasil and mine is at 82F at its hottest in a room at 67 degrees. Sits on a shelf in an IKEA Besta unit with about 4 inches above and 3 on a side for breathing space. 
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
82F is reasonable temp. for a DAC, I don't see any problem here.
kevinhughes77
21 posts
 
Exactly. My Mytek Brooklyn definitely ran hotter.
213runnin
914 posts
 
The Bifrost multibit was a cold fish, even the Mimby was a fair bit warmer.

 My Gungnir is moderately warm only, but it is quite sweet.  Speaking of food, I prefer a slightly sweet chili and put sugar in my coffee, so the sweet Gungnir comment could be off base.
golferjw OP
42 posts
 
Thanks for all your help and ideas on my hot Schiit Iggy DAC.  It sounds like it is opening up a lot more.  It sounds good.  Schiit assured me that the heat is normal and it is warranted 5 years.
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