Battle of the Older DAC

Would this be a simple choice for you?

Looking at upgrading my DAC and at similar price points have options of an Auralic Vega (2013) and a Schiit Yggdrasil OG A2 (2018?)

I have heard the Auralic and it is impressive, but the reputation of the Yggy looks solid.

Would be keen to hear from anyone who has experience of both or if the choice is clearer that it appears to me.

As ever, would love to hear your thoughts.

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ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,403 posts 09-11-2024 at 12:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OP, Most of us had a moment early on in the pursuit of high end audio where logic said something shouldn’t matter and the actual sonic difference was huge. It becomes clear that numbers and measurement only tell a very small part of the story. That’s when listening becomes the number one tool, and you spend lots of time honing it.
ghdprentice Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,403 posts 09-10-2024 at 05:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The last ten years the sound quality of DACs has improved significantly. Consider a newer one… maybe three to five years, you will get a significant discount and probably much higher quality. Do not waste your time on Audio Science Review (ASR). The information there is completely worthless for evaluating the actual sound quality of components.