Anyone compared DA2 to Yggdrasil

[n_brio]

Like the topic has anyone compared DA2 to Yggdrasil?

[Bob Bubeck]

I have not done a comparison, but here is a link to a very favorable review:

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/art...yggdrasil-dac/

As per the review, it does not support DSD so it could not be used to play the super audio layer of SACD's or single layer SACD's (I believe). The McIntosh DA2 does support DSD and has an MCT port permitting a transport such as the MCT500 to be used as a SACD player, which is one of that unit's principal intended uses. A DA2 by itself is $2K and is neatly incorporated into various McIntosh pieces as a module that can be updated, so a 'pure' comparison might not be doable. Being able to handle SACD's is a prime directive for me, personally, but YMMV.

Happy listening.

Bob
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Sources: Clearaudio Jubilee MC/Clearaudio Innovation Wood TT w/Universal Arm 9”; MCT500 CD/SACD transport; OPPO 205; NAD C446 Internet Tuner; Nakamichi 670ZX cassette deck. Electronics: MacIntosh C2700 preamp w/DA2 and MC462 power amp. Speakers: Wilson Yvettes Headphones: MacIntosh MHP 1000 Interconnects: Transparent G5 balanced and speaker cables; MCT - MCT500 -> C2700.Power cords: Transparent (on preamp, power amp and transport). Surge protected. Record cleaner: Kirmuss KA-RC-1 ultrasonic.

[n_brio]

I have the Yggdrasil and im only using the usb input from a laptop. But im thinking about a change to a c2700.

[sid325]

I can’t compare the two, but I love my Yggy!

[beowulf]

I'm not sure if you have read it, but Dan has one of the best, most in depth reviews out there (bar none) on the Yggy!