The measured problems JA observed in the Schiit are very real although if you like the sound you like the sound.
High level feedback.... And this in no way is a poke at your post
@ghasley . Rather, I'm just calling into question JA's measurements in general.....
It's my understanding that the measured Yggdrasil (analog A) "problems" JA found were disputed by Jason Stoddard. Story goes Jason submitted third-party tests indicating otherwise. JA chose to stick to his findings.
Unrelated to DAC but relevant to JA measurements.... I do know for a *fact* that JA found some undesirable measurement data with the Golden Ear T Ref (speakers). However, Sandy Gross successfully demonstrated the "flaws" with JA's measurement, to which JA agreed and revised his published statements (or revised them before it went to print).