Uhmmm... so one should choose between using a DAC at "full power" and enjoying it for a long time?   But it seems that many audio equipments are lasting 20+ years, consider for example the Theta Digital DAC. If I had to keep Yggdrasil always on, only to change it after 5-6 years, I would be...

Two question, about DAC in generals:   1) DAC Burn-in: I could play some white noise, to excite the whole range of frequencies (0-22 kHz), at maximum volume (Windows+Player). While doing so, should I disconnect the cable between the DAC (output) and a turned off amplifier (input)? 2) Leaving...

Interesting impressions, thank you! 

Thanks for the update, tomorrow I'll send you my home address for shipping. Please send me the tracking code as soon as you'll ship the item (obviously with insurance).   Best regards.

Ok. September has come, the new Yggdrasil little brother is out, and I'm wondering when those who ordered the bigger one on the first half of July, shall receive it.   Any news?  

  When did you order it, and which voltage?

  And classical?

  Do you prefer the LCD-2 or the HD 800 with that combo?

Yes, I heard that many users going from Windows 7 to 10 didn't need to upgrade their drivers, probably because the architecture of the two OSes is very similar, and this is a good news for Yggdrasil.

115 VAC, I suppose?

115 VAC or 230 VAC version?

What do you think about compatibility between Yggdrasil and Windows 10 when using USB? Have you had any problem, other that this one recently occurred?

  Great news! It would suck to send an Yggdrasil back for repair...

Obviously, impressions of the stack will be really appreciated...

Really interesting, thank you! I asked this because I've read that Yggdrasil, for example, changes from night to day after 200+ hours of burn-in, I was curious if something similar happened to Ragnarok, too.

Out of curiosity, how much? 5-10-20% better?  

I can't understand: some guys who ordered Ygg 1 month ago, will have to wait for 1+ month more, and others who bought it last week, are receiving it now?

  I really suggest this:   http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Draug-v2-Series-Adapter-occ-litz-multi-core-type-converter-4-cu-8-conductor-24-wire

It seems to be a black Yggdrasil.

Those are your impressions when using Rag+Ygg?

And if I never placed my order, will I receive it anyway? 

So, if someone ordered Yggdrasil on the first half of July, he'll receive it the first half of October?

I heard that it depends on the gain chosen, for the most part. It would be nice to report the gain used, according to the noise heard.

  This is a great news especially if, as you said, with Yggdrasil one should only be concerned about letting it completely on for 2-3 weeks only for the first run. I think you discovered that a burn-in process is necessary with Yggdrasil, then there wouldn't be a need to be concerned about...