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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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chayro
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You may never hear a difference. Consider yourself lucky in some ways. The Oppos are decent machines and as good as many people require.
My suggestion is to stop thinking about it, leave the dac in the system for a month and then take it out. Sometimes, the benefit of a new component can be better judged when removed from the system after listening. But I think you also see that reviews or buzz about a component it doesn't mean you will like it better than what you have.  
chayro
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You don't hear a difference and and you're asking others what you should be hearing.  OK, I understand perfectly.  Thank you. 
chayro
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Your plight is similar to anyone who buys a component based on a purported technical superiority.  It doesn't always work, as you see.  I'm not the one saying there is no difference between the Oppo and Schitt - you are.  The only way to judge a component is to listen, which is exactly what you're doing now.  Hopefully, you can return the Schitt if it doesn't live up to expectations.  Best of luck.  
chayro
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I'm glad.  Sorry we seemed to get off on the wrong foot back in the thread, but I think you see that this hobby, much like wines, take a lot of listening (tasting) and patience.  You just can't prejudge a component by what others say.  You see?  After listening, you don't need anyone to tell you whether what you are hearing is "better" or not.  You'll know.  And if you don't know, it ain't better.   Now - don't take this the wrong way, but you may learn another lesson from your experience - an upgrade isn't always an upgrade.  But that's part of the learning process.  Just enjoy the journey because that's what it is.  Regards. 
chayro
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Quick turnaround.  Again, you need to go through the process.  Let it burn in for a few days and listen to some music until you get more of a handle on the sonic properties of the upgrade.  And don't approach it as if you MUST reach the conclusion that the original may have been more to your liking for whatever reasons.  But give it a chance.  IMO, you really need a month to settle in with a new component.  And, also IMO, solid state digital needs to stay on all the time.  So I bet in 48 hours of constant on, it will sound better to your ears.  Have fun.  Listen to some old music you liked when you were in high school or college.  
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