Schiit yggdrasil + Less Is More vs. Denafrips Pontus II

@harpo75 Just to clarify, yes, if you listen to an album straight through, there is no relay clicking between tracks.  I often listen to individual tracks on playlists.  In that case, I experienced loud relay clicks between almost every track, even if there was no change in the resolution or format.  It was loud enough to hear anywhere in my room.  And, IME, the relay click would cut off the very first few milliseconds of the new track.  Of course, this was with the Gungnir, not the Yggy, so YMMV.  Sound wise, I acknowledge that I did not let the Gungnir break in.  Even if I had, I wouldn't have been able to abide the relay clicking.

I've looked into the Gustard R26 and have crossed it off my short list. Priced right but I'm reading the Streamer is less than par but more importantly I read a thread by Steve Guttenberg where he had service issues. 

I'm down to two DAC's, The Schiit Yggdrasil + Less Is More or Denafrips Pontus II 12th Anniversary Eddition. 

Has anyone heard the Yggdrasil + Less Is More or the new 12th Eddition Denafrips? 

Couldn’t locate any negative reviews or comments on the Schiit Ydggdrasil, or any version of the Denafrips Pontas.After carefull consideration I purchased the Denafrips Pontus II 12th Anniversary Eddition.

I inquired about upgrading the internal fuse and here is Alvin’s response. "...The Pontus II DAC does not incorporate a fuse. Instead, DENAFRIPS has implemented intelligent power management that includes both thermal and overload protection...’

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While I want to take the mfgr. at his word...In light of what Alvin stated about the Denafrips Pontus II 12th not having a fuse, has anyone braved taking the top panel off to verify? I might likely want the Synergistic Research Master fuse installed.

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Congrats on the Pontus.  You should consider adding an Iris or Hermes DDC at some point to take advantage of the Pontus’ i2S input — it’s a significant upgrade in sound.  FWIW.