Schiit Yggdrasil DAC Arrived

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Cohibaman

Good post. It’s great to hear that you are you liking your new Yggdrasil. It’ll only get better too.

Yes, yes it will...

[mcpaf76]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. Good updates. This is something I would potentially consider in a future upgrade to a fully separate system.

[Levitator]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying this Dan - I know they are in different systems but have you had a chance to compare against the DAC in the K-01X out of interest?

Obviously very different in terms of application and price but was curious...

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Levitator

Glad to hear you’re enjoying this Dan - I know they are in different systems but have you had a chance to compare against the DAC in the K-01X out of interest?

Obviously very different in terms of application and price but was curious...

Jamie.......You are correct, the Yggdrasil break-in is happening in the living room system where it will ultimately reside to provide conversion for the Aurender N100H music server. Once I have 400+ hours on the DAC I will begin serious evaluation of its performance for a review. At that time I will compare it to the Wyred 4 Sound DAC2 I use for my headphone rig, and will also compare it to the DAC in the Esoteric K-01X. For the time being the break-in process will continue in the living room system.

Patience Grasshopper.

[jdandy]

The Yggdrasil DAC now has 196 hours of break-in with a signal passing through its circuits, plus the additional 72 hours of burn-in on the rack at the factory before shipping. I listened this afternoon for two hours. The Yggy is beginning to capture my complete attention in the music, not the component. All I can say is this Schiit's getting real.

[Tie_breaker]

Hi Dan,
How is the break-in process going? How is the Yggdrasil sounding? Your thread is very beneficial.. I just received mine yesterday and I am following your footsteps..
Thank you..

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Tie_breaker

Hi Dan,
How is the break-in process going? How is the Yggdrasil sounding? Your thread is very beneficial.. I just received mine yesterday and I am following your footsteps..
Thank you..

Aksel.......The Yggdrasil break-in is progressing very well. I now have 314 hours on it. At this stage the DAC is sounding significantly better with each passing day. I listened to the Yggdrasil this morning for almost four hours with no hint of listener fatigue. The DAC is opening like a rose, ever so slowly presenting its inner beauty. The early symptoms I experienced with some upper midrange and high frequency glare with a slightly congested soundstage have disappeared. There is no denying the engaging musical characteristics of the Yggdrasil's presentation. Listening sessions are becoming quite enjoyable.

I am still feeding the Yggdrasil with a digital signal from my Aurender N100H 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nonstop. My plan is to begin a serious evaluation of its performance for a full review once I have exceeded 500 hours of break-in. There is some time to go, but it certainly isn't stopping me from enjoying the Yggdrasil during the process. The Yggdrasil is one sweet DAC. Today would have been my last day to return the DAC for a refund. All I can say is no way, no how. The Yggdrasil is here to stay.

By the way, congratulations on your new Schiit Audio Yggdrasil. I am confident it will become your favorite DAC.

[jdandy]

Another enjoyable two hour listening session this morning. With 332 hours of break-in behind it, the Yggdrasil DAC is truly starting to strut its stuff. Solo piano carries excellent weight, timbre, and dynamics in the lowest octaves, single notes are pure with no hint of glare or grain. Sustained notes hang perfectly as they diminish, and full chords combining multiple keys convey a stunning richness that is emotionally captivating. The Yggdrasil is beginning to become invisible, leaving only the embodiment of natural sound in its wake. I am so pleased I made this purchase.

[bart]

Wonderful Dan!
It's so good that you post the different steps of the burn in process.

[Tie_breaker]

Dan, thank you much for the update, really glad you are enjoying the DAC. I am excited!
I am also feeding it digital signal continuously. I have about 40 hours. I looking forward to hearing my new DAC in a few days..