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Is this a meaningful upgrade?

I currently use a Schiit BitFrost 2/64 DAC. I'm considering an upgrade. I don't have any specific complaints about it. I think it's easily the best in it's price range, like most Schiit products. 

I'm considering buying a used Schiit Yggy as an upgrade in overall quality rather than a change in sound. It uses the same DAC chips but with higher quality implementation. 

Is this a meaningful upgrade or just a sideways move? 

mashif
zlone
880 posts
 

You will likely find that it is an upgrade, however I would give some consideration to other brands. I had a Gungnir MB and I really liked it, and I have had an Yggy MIB in my system for a few days. I am not knocking Schiit, but it might be worth looking around. 

mashif OP
355 posts
 

Thanks for all the input. I decided to get an Innuos Pulse to replace my Node 2i. That way I can use the USB input in the BitFrost and evaluate how that sounds. 

lurch-uk
9 posts
 

@mashif 

As soon as you have spare funds treat yourself to a Stack Audio SmoothLAN (~$250) i bought one to try this week due to the 60 day returns policy. Within 20 seconds of plumbing it in I knew it wasn't sending it back, i thought my ZeniTH mk3 & PS Audio DirectStream Junior was good, but my ohh my, with the SmoothLAN inplace things really opened up.

mashif OP
355 posts
 

@lurch-uk 

I use an ifi LAN Silencer. 

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