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 

On 10-17-2017 8:42am you posted "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."

Boy are you correct.

I just removed the Yggy yesterday and sent it back to Schiit to be upgraded. I've reverted back to using my Oppo - and even changed the filter setting (courtesy of @shadorne recommendation) to "linear phase slow".

Regardless of the filter setting, I can hear a night-and-day difference!

While my system with the Oppo sounds good, it sounds like crap in comparison to sound I had on Tuesday with the Yggy.
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. 
Status of analog board update..... my analog A Yggdrasil has been received into Schiit service..... I'm told approximately 5 business days (could be longer, although historically they are conservative in their estimates) for them to complete the upgrade and mail back.....