New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions


Okay, so I’ve finally (on order over 2 months) received my Schiit Yggdrasil. The unit arrived in exactly perfect condition (i.e. well packaged).

Upon first (and second) listening through all sources/inputs, I would need a stethoscope to discern any difference among my current components and connectivity. I also cannot detect any difference using the phase inversion button.

I suppose the aforementioned is a testament to how good my current system (before/without Yggy) already sounds. :)

I can easily A-B test because the Yggy is hooked in via balanced and my other components are also hooked directly to amp via RCA or USB.

Also, obviously I have NOT let the unit "burn in" for days because I just got it, however, it has come to full operational temperature after being powered on continuously over 24 hours.

System configuration: (Yggdrasil > XLR > Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amplifier > Golden Ear Triton Reference speakers )
all cables blue jeans cables "best" offering

Emotiva ERC-3 CD player > AES/EBU > Yggdrasil
Oppo UDP-205 blue ray player > coax > Yggdrasil
Samsung SMT-C5320 cable box > optical > Yggdrasil
Gateway NV79 Windows 10 64-bit computer > USB > Yggdrasil

I’ll be patient, but if there are any suggestions to "try" in order to hear *some* audible difference, that would be great. Appreciate any feedback you have.

Thanks.
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Showing 7 responses by randy-11

I'll be interested to hear if, or when, the Yggy sounds a lot better than the UDP-205
you might grab an Eitr quickly or other way to isolate the USB input to the Yggy so there will be no leakage currents

I usually try to test components on the best SQ music I can find - tho a Dead fan I dunno if a 1980 soundboard (is that mp3 on that site?) is tops
Thx - I'm hoping that the Oppo is not distinguishable from the Yggy...

save me some $$
or maybe the Oppo is really, really good

- could you list a couple of the best recorded/mastered source recordings you used in the test?
I tested an Oppo 105 vs. my ancient Cal Audio (w/PowerBoss) and there was little or no difference (a rel. short test as I had to return it).

So, that was a real question - tho I'd expect the 205 to be better (and it plays SACDs).
can you compare the sound of the Yggy to that of the DAC in the 205?