Shooter41
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I've had a Gungnir Multi-Bit (not a fan of the "Gumby" moniker) for a few years now and have enjoyed it immensely. I was on the fence when I got it about whether I should go ahead and get the Yggdrasil, but then I read in a thread here that some people actually prefer the Gungnir so I decided that I should at least try it, and I've never regretted that decision. Lately, I've been having the old upgrade itch (I've been through a few headphones in the meantime and I'm currently using (and loving) some Clear Mg's. With the announcement of the two new flavors of Yggdrasil, plus the continuation of the OG model, it feels to me like the time has come. The rest of my setup is a Mac mini (brand new M1) utilizing Roon (and Qobuz), a Curious USB cable to the DAC, then balanced silver Toxic cables to a Mjolnir 2 w/ifi 6922 tubes (which are actually converted GE5670's), ending up with a Black Dragon balanced cable to the Clear Mg's.
I've read the two reviews I've found where Schiit had a double-blind comparo, allowing journalists to tell them what they think about the three models. Those reviews are here;
https://audio-head.com/review-schiit-yggdrasil-og-vs-less-is-more-vs-more-is-less/
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/new-schiit-yggdrasil-blind-listening-comparison-r1045/
Based on those reviews and what I know about my own general preferences, I would lean towards the "Less is More" model. The only thing giving me a little pause about that choice is my Mjolnir (hybrid) tube amp. I'm wondering if the warmth and depth of the 16-bit model would begin to be too much when used with a tube amp. The comparo did not involve any tube equipment so no insights were given there. My second choice would be the OG model. Sure, the $400 difference between the two matters, but more than that it's choosing the best-sounding model for me. Schiit's 15-day home audition is almost certainly not enough time to get the DAC settled in and sounding it's best, so a "try them both" suggestion is probably a non-starter.
I realize the new models are just becoming available so nobody has had a chance to really live with them and develop some firm impressions, I guess I just wanted to start this thread so that there's a place for people to do that going forward that I won't miss. I'm patient, and as I said I still thoroughly enjoy my Gungnir, so no rush. If anyone has any relevant thoughts on the subject I'd love to hear them!
I've read the two reviews I've found where Schiit had a double-blind comparo, allowing journalists to tell them what they think about the three models. Those reviews are here;
https://audio-head.com/review-schiit-yggdrasil-og-vs-less-is-more-vs-more-is-less/
https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/new-schiit-yggdrasil-blind-listening-comparison-r1045/
Based on those reviews and what I know about my own general preferences, I would lean towards the "Less is More" model. The only thing giving me a little pause about that choice is my Mjolnir (hybrid) tube amp. I'm wondering if the warmth and depth of the 16-bit model would begin to be too much when used with a tube amp. The comparo did not involve any tube equipment so no insights were given there. My second choice would be the OG model. Sure, the $400 difference between the two matters, but more than that it's choosing the best-sounding model for me. Schiit's 15-day home audition is almost certainly not enough time to get the DAC settled in and sounding it's best, so a "try them both" suggestion is probably a non-starter.
I realize the new models are just becoming available so nobody has had a chance to really live with them and develop some firm impressions, I guess I just wanted to start this thread so that there's a place for people to do that going forward that I won't miss. I'm patient, and as I said I still thoroughly enjoy my Gungnir, so no rush. If anyone has any relevant thoughts on the subject I'd love to hear them!
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