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Metrum Onyx vs Schiit Yggdrasil?

Hey all:

I'm about to be in the market for a new DAC and have narrowed things down to the two referenced in the subject line. But I'd really like to hear more about each of these DACs. I can't really seem to find current reviews of them. Perhaps they're just older machines, or maybe my googling skills just suck.

I should say that I own and like a Metrum Musette, so I'm leaning towards the Onyx. But if the Yggy is great and could save me some money.

I ALSO HAVE TO SAY THIS: I would be using largely the USB input. I know the Yggy is supposed to have an awesomely engineered USB input, and I do wonder about the Metrum USB input. The Musette has a HiFace 2 USB input which, if I recall, was pretty good for the time (nine or ten years ago.)

So...if anyone can point me towards user reviews, I'd really appreciate it. Or if anyone wants to talk about their first-hand experience with either of these DACs, that would be really great.

Thanks, all!

P.S. I know there are a lot of internet darling DACs right now, but I think I've pretty much settled on one of the two. No offense to your favorite dac. :)

dasherma

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mrotino
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I've owned the Onyx for about 3-4 years now.  I discussed with Cees the designer of both the Onyx and Morpheus and he mentioned by upgrading the Onyx DAC chips to the level 3 chips the sound of the Onyx would be very similar/close to the Morpheus so I upgraded the chips.  

The sound with the DAC 3 chips is more dynamic with a bit tighter bass control.  The Onyx with the DAC 2 chips is a little more laid back and slightly warmer in my opinion but the differences are minor so it may depend on what type of sound you are looking for.  I'm using the I2S connection to a Metrum ambre streamer.

I kept the DAC2 chips and did not trade them in case I ever want to switch back and forth.

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