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.
gdhal
You have to do your homework gdhal,....

True that. Very appreciative as always of your input, George.

Honestly though, I feel I do enough do diligence (i.e. homework). For instance, among certain other things, I did start a post here on the forum seeking input as to the "best" digital input to use
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-or-is-there-a-best-dac-input-to-use

Guess what? BNC did not top the list. (and no one warned to steer clear of RCA for whatever reason)

Further, I asked Schiit, the manufacturer of DAC I was at the time contemplating purchasing (and subsequently did purchase). They responded "coax" (without reference to RCA or not RCA). Further, I read from Mike Moffat that AES/EBU is best (to Yggy). Moreover, as it was/is my intention to use my Oppo as the main transport source, BNC is not even an option.

I’ve been doing a bit of Joni Mitchell quoting recently. So, in continuance, I think this is somewhat appropriate......

Fiction of the gizmo
Fiction of the data
Fiction of the this is this and that is that ahh!
Guess what? BNC did not top the list.

For 75ohm SPIDF connection BNC is the best.

Cheers George
For 75ohm SPIDF connection BNC is the best.

Splendid! I take solace in knowing now that my system should only sound "better" if I choose to change connectivity. My RCA connection sounds spectacular (IMO and to me), so I can only just imagine what BNC would do. :)

EDIT:

Usually, leaving room for improvement is a good thing. But at least I did my homework :)
The more I read the reviews of the Yagdrassil dac , the closer I might end up buying it VERY VERy Impressive indeed...
@jayctoy 

Thank you. Something else I was able to glean which was very much a factor in my purchasing decision is that the Yggy is supposedly a "bargain" at its price point.