Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

Discussion in 'Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers' started by drgumbybrain, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. Telstar

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    I don’t consider it negative unless it means that the soundstage got smaller.
    Did they burn in the A2?
     
  2. Aklegal

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    The soundstage has gotten deeper imo, width has stayed the same. The depth may be partly a trick played on my ears though. Instruments and voices are much more clearly defined and in their own space which gives me the impression of a deeper soundstage. But since we are talking about sound reproduction instrument separation might actually be how we hear soundstage differences. Who knows.

    Man the A2 is so good. It almost makes me think my gen 1 Yggdrasil was defective in some way lol.
     
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    I volunteer. My Gungnir MB was delivered 10 days ago. Serial number begins with B. What am I looking for?
     
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    What input are you using? If you're using USB did you have GEN 5 USB before?
     
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    I did get the Gen 5 upgrade but I am not using it. I have had the Digigram vx222e pci-e card for more than two years now so I haven't used usb since. I did compare the two briefly and I thought the Gen 5 was obviously better than the old usb input but still wasnt as good as the Digigram. But unlike the old usb input, I could definitely live with the Gen 5.
     
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    Ok cool. I'm in the same boat. GEN 5 is definitely good but my PCIe>MR816x>SPDIF>Yggdrasil sounds even clearer and linear with excellent sound stage.
     
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    Now that Yggdrasil A2 has arrived, my system is complete.

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    Too cold and early to make impressions vs my Gungnir Multibit, however. I should let it warm up for at least 24-48 hours.

    My biggest gripes? Why can't I get a Yggdrasil A2 in black when @cskippy did? I really wanted it to match the stealth black scheme of my LG and Code-X...

    Also, where the heck can I get my hands on a pair of TS BGRP? The Shuguangs aren't doing justice to my LG.

    Edit: TS BGRP has arrived.
     
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  8. cskippy

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    Nice! My Yggdrasil A2 was a V1 that got upgraded. Basically a unicorn ATM.

    Is that a Kimber Axios cable on the Code-X?
     
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    It looks like a Draug 3. The splitter is definitely Norne.
     
  10. songmic

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    Oh that makes sense, I was really wondering how you got a black one. Schiit said they had no black Yggdrasil A2 available. No wonder your silver Yggdrasil suddenly turned black.

    Yep, Draug 3 in transparent black.
     
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    Só much joy in a picture! And I really liked the colors scheme silver and black.
     
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    Nice! I almost had that same setup but I was too slow when replying to a Liquid Glass classified.... Luckily someone reached out to me not even a week later and I've acquired a Crimson. I've also just placed my order for the Yggdrasil. The A2 and this thread just sealed the deal for me.
     
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    Anybody ever try spray paints? I know a lot of the generic stuff works on aluminum. Of course you will lose the silkscreen printing, but removing the face plate & then painting it black with a spray can should be fairly simple.

    I don't see how it is any different from automotive painting or what hobbyist do with model cars & trains. Primer spray or adhesive promoter & then your choice of paints. A few thin layers with time to dry in between & then top it off with a matte, satin or glossy finish.

    Or even powder coating if you know what your doing.
     
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    Easy fix my friend.....just make your headphone stand silver and there. Silver black silver balck
     
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    I wonder If Yggdrasil 2s would be in stock at the Schiitr (which I tried to visit today but is closed).
     
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    Got mine back 4-3, sent it out 3-3. I'll let it play till this coming weekend and give it a little listen.
     
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    I ordered one. Hopefully I can pick it up at The Schiitr this week, give it a week to warm up and spend a few days with it deciding if the upgrade vs OG Gungnir Multibit is worth it to me. I don't hear everything that Marvey does. Either I'll keep it and there will be an Eitr and a Gungnir Multibit in the FS section in a couple of weeks, or I'll return it having spent $120 restocking fee for the chance to hang out with the Yggdrasil A2 and satisfy curiosity.
     
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    Please do report back!
     
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