Hi all, I received the UD-501 about a week ago, paired with the AH-501 for headphone listening and the AX-501 for speakers (Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2). At first I thought it sounded quite harsh and unengaging. The bass wasn't there, and there was too much treble emphasis..I was really...

Got the SZ2000 yesterday, hooked it up to my HA-501, played with EQ in Jriver, then just grinned for an hour or so as I tested out my favorite tracks. Thanks for this thread!

  The Teac stack is rock solid and deserves more attention IMO. I haven't had them very long (almost a week) but I can tell you already that the UD-501 paired with the HA-501 is really something to behold - especially considering there's a $150 rebate for each of them right now!

  I wasn't suggesting you do it maliciously. It's just good to know that if you really don't like the DAC you have some recourse.

  Well you could always audition it for 15 days. Although you'd be out ~$188: shipping to you ($36.50 for my zip), shipping back to Schiit (assume $36.50), and 5% restocking fee (Schiit calls it a transaction fee, $114.95)

  Wow that's pretty harsh. Did yours fall off the back of a truck?

  Ha, I was wondering if anyone would notice it. I tried to play a few games on it but just gave up because they are just so awful. Fun to have around though ;)

I'm aware that you hate the Teac. I'm thinking about ordering the Yggdrasil - just wondering if this is the same mode that Archimago was talking about on the Teac.

  Doesn't the Teac UD501 have this? http://archimago.blogspot.ca/2013/05/measurements-teac-ud-501-pcm-performance.html

Using JRiver (on the fly PCM to DSD is awesome!) -> Teac UD501 -> Teac AX501/AH501. Speakers are Ascend Sierra 2's  

  I liked the signature right away - very full sounding. Mid bass is impactful and perhaps a little overstated compared to something like the HD598, but I am enjoying it. I don't find the highs to be irritating or harsh at all so far. Still testing... :)

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