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.
128x128gdhal
My belief they won’t asked $550 fee for upgrade if there is no big improvement for old unit and $100 for new buyer, Gdhal thank you keep on posting...
gdhal,
I had my Yiggdrasil in for repair, replacement of the 50ohm BNC board about 8 months ago and to be checked out.I was getting drop outs on SPDIF and BNC.  I though it odd also my return check list paperwork had the same crap on it. " external damage of blemishes area "scratches top".  Is this standard operating procedure? Mine is mint also not a mark anywhere, came back that way too.
Maybe they protect their ass stating that if they do cause a mark etc. ?Not cool if you ask me.
I was going to call them on it. Mine will be going in again soon enough for the upgrades. Holding off a bit because it sounds so damn good as is.

bacobits1

Let's have a good hi def pic posted of the inside on a free image hosting site. And  gdhal should do the same so we can see the difference,

Cheers George
Let’s have a good hi def pic posted of the inside on a free image hosting site.

George, I’m reluctant to do that. Are you meaning to try and detect the difference between the analog A and B boards, assuming it can be detected by eye?
I though it odd also my return check list paperwork had the same crap on it. " external damage of blemishes area "scratches top".  Is this standard operating procedure?

@bacobits1 

Now that is interesting. Given our experiences are very much the same, perhaps the answer to your question is yes. I'm inclined not to pursue it though.