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  1. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Has anyone considered this UPS for the Yggy? I find it ideal for the application and quite reasonably priced. I own a Tripp Lite Isolation Transformer and I'm very happy with it.   http://www.provantage.com/tripp-lite-avr550u~7TRPL1JV.htm
  2. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    I know, after asking Tripp Lite, that the Isolation Transformer does not like to have another conditioner in line with it, as it sees it as a resistance. Same with the Voltage Regulator. Is either of the two, and by far, the Isolation Transformer provides more overall protection and noise...
  3. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Ok thanks. I take it there's no harm then. Good to know. What about if the laptop is running before connecting the USB cable to the always running Yiggy? I like to set up my player and files in the laptop from a more comfortable position before I plug the DAC's USB cable to it. I guess there...
  4. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Can anyone tell me if one can connect the USB cable from the 'live stand-by' Yggy to a laptop even if the laptop is off and then power on the laptop? I ask because in Audio Gd realm, the laptop goes ON first and then the DAC. If the Yggy needs to be ON all the time, this cannot be done and the...
  5. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Just one more question for those in the know with the Yggdrasil:   Is it difficult to install the USB driver in Win 8.1? What about the coexistence with other (picky) drivers like that for the Audio Gd NFB 3 (2014)? I would like to keep them both so I can compare both devices, in the beginning...
  6. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Ok guys, got it. I'm just not used to leaving audio components always ON. I warm them up for a while and then I listen to the music. When I'm done, I just turn it off. I guess it's my Old School mentality. Given this is an expensive kit, I would not want to 'waste it' but since the builder...
  7. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    XVampireX,   Thanks! Well, I certainly understand that, it just contradicts other earlier opinions ... But I got it. Just one final question: The 'leaving the DAC all the time' is supposed to be only during the initial warm-up period, correct? Or is it all the time as 'always' no matter how...
  8. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Wino, Thanks for your reply. Would it be sufficient to have the Yggdrasil streaming music from my laptop to the amp, while the amp is off? I could not have the amp on all that long as it is tube integrated. Thanks for any warming-up further info.
  9. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Ok, just an update ... Yesterday I ordered the Yggdrasil. Expected shipping date late June / early May. Long wait, but worth it. Thanks to all who provided instrumental information for my decision. Can anyone tell me if the initial warming up can be done just by keeping the Yggy On (stand-by)...
  10. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Thanks for the info jOewhite!
  11. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    Thanks, Jones Bob. Would these pair of XLR outputs be male or female? I apologize, but I have never used or seen these connections in the flesh (RCA all the way until now). Thanks again!
  12. Musica Amantem

    New Schiit! Ragnarok and Yggdrasil

    IMHO, there are two types of conditioning thresholds with the Yggy, based on everyone's description of its behavior. The first, is the expected burn-in process, typical of most electronic boards and electromechanical components setup in an integrated interactive process. This is just temporary...
  13. Musica Amantem

    Audio-Gd Master 7 - Discrete Fully Balanced DAC (PCM1704)

    Right, thanks.   Just to round this up, I've decided to get the Yggy. After DACLadder having tested and enjoyed the Master 7 for 2.5 years, as he put it, he's overwhelmed with the improvements coming from the Yggy, so I'll just take his experience as a guide here. Cost-wise, these are...
  14. Musica Amantem

    Audio-Gd Master 7 - Discrete Fully Balanced DAC (PCM1704)

    So, out of the box, no DI, would the M7 sound much better than the NFB-7, even using the USB interface exclusively? The answer to this will determine my choice between both against the Yggdrasil alternative.  Thanks!
  15. Musica Amantem

    Audio-Gd Master 7 - Discrete Fully Balanced DAC (PCM1704)

    Excellent information, thank you so much! This is what I'm looking for, exactly. Just a couple more questions, if I may:   1. I'm concerned the Master 7 may be too warm or laid back or slow, relative to the NFB-7, as per some people's descriptions in this forum. According to Kingwa, though...
  16. Musica Amantem

    Audio-Gd Master 7 - Discrete Fully Balanced DAC (PCM1704)

    Hi!   Does anyone know if the new NFB-7 would also improve as much with an USB / i2S converter, as opposed to using the USB directly? Can the DI-2014 also be used into the NFB-7?    I'm on the fence for either a NFB-7, my preferred choice so far given my detail-oriented tastes (currently own...
  17. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    Ha Ha ..!! No worries, I've been confused all along anyway!   But, seriously, I would save money on the NFB 7 relative to the Yggdrasil, but I would not want to miss on a really big improvement, which is why I'm still hesitant either way. If the NFB-7 is really a step up (no doubt) and does...
  18. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    Thanks so much for the prompt replies, conquerator2 and falconcry, I can't argue with your reasoning. Given Kingwa's generous self-evaluation of the Master 7, I had doubts about the NFB-7 not being quite the tangible step-up I'm looking for, but you both seem to underline the affinity of the...
  19. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    falconcry,   What would you do in my case? Get the new NFB-7 coming from a NFB 3 (2014, a smaller sibling with the same chip but fewer power treatments and output stage tweaking), or go with the Master 7? In both cases, for the time being, I will stick to the USB input because the added...
  20. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    I'm currently still deciding among those same options, and have been tempted by the NFB-7, but it seems the Yggdrasil is a potential breakthrough. I've also considered the Master 7, but I'm afraid it may be too warm for my tastes (by others' description, of course).   So, what to do? I can't...
  21. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    Hi Miracle 1980,   Could you disclose the type of XLR IC's you are using with the NFB 7? Are these 3 or 4 pin types?   Thanks!
  22. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    Thanks for the comments, guys. I find everything is relative to what you have in the rest of your gear. In my case, I could not stand a laid back or 'warm-sounding' DAC, as I already have to battle warmth in my setup, and I do it with the right tube complement to make it more resolving, neat and...
  23. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    Hi guys, thanks for the feedback.   1. - As per Kingwa himself, DAC 19 is at the same level of sound quality as the NFB 3 (2014), it is just a different flavor stemming from the UK chip. It's a matter of tastes only. I prefer definition and speed, tight bass, whereas the laid back nature of...
  24. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    I'm still considering upgrading to the NFB 7 from my NFB 3 (2014). There are so many choices within that price range that it is not an easy decision. Could anyone owning the NFB 7 other than Miracle 1980 (thanks so much for your inputs, Miracle), barge in and give your thoughts so I have more...
  25. Musica Amantem

    Review: Audio-gd NFB-7

    What would be the specs difference between the NFB 7 and the NFB 7.32 you are selling? I see that model is not available anymore ...
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