[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Really great to hear, Dan. Serge and I were pretty confident that you would like Yggy, but one never knows until it is placed into a particular system and the unit has sufficient time to "settle in". We're so pleased that it is working out for you as well as it is.

Stephen.......Yes, you and Serge were a strong influence on my decision to purchase a Schiit Audio DAC. I had originally considered going with the Gungnir multibit (Gumby) based on you guys' experiences and praise, but the more I read and heard from owners about the Yggdrasil I was compelled to choose it. I figured if the Gumby was thrilling you two, how could I loose with the Yggdrasil. My satisfaction with the Yggdrasil at this stage of its break-in substantiates my decision was correct.

As for system synergy, I don't think the Yggdrasil would prove difficult to introduce into any high-end sound system. Not only is the D to A conversion process and filtering exceptional, the analog output section is incredibly resolute and robust with a signal to noise ratio that typically exceeds many preamplifiers and power amplifiers. I don't see the Yggdrasil introducing any type of negative influence on a sound system's performance. I can't imagine a Yggdrasil owner rejecting this DAC for lack of synergy with a sound system.

I have yet to move the DAC to the studio system. I don't plan to disconnect it from utility power or the Aurender N100H music server until break-in exceeds 500 hours, perhaps not until I have posted my Yggdrasil review. When I do connect the output of the Yggy to my McIntosh C1000C/P preamp and the MC2301 power amplifiers I fully expect it will shine. Putting the Yggdrasil up against the Esoteric K-01X DAC will certainly be interesting. Most likely that comparison will produce many thoughts worth discussing and will certainly deserve a separate review.