Jason, for the record, this isn't about my being "right". It's about my being honest. Apparently, I am (both). :relieved:

By all means, do report back. Why would think it shouldn't work if it has USB out? If it doesn't work then your unit is defective. If it does, yet another reason for @Jason Stoddard to update the website. Best. Hal

At your request, I'll bid you good night, good night, good night. At least Jason verified my assertion. A computer is a transport. Learn something, people. Stop being complacent. Everything can be improved. My job is to shed light, and not to master.

MQA is lossy. Good luck. Even Schiit states "different strokes for different folks".

I'll up the ante. Playback of optical media of any kind S - - - S in comparison to playing the equivalent file directly from HD or USB stick. CD 16/44 easy to replicate. High res no longer a CD candidate so moot point. DVD better to use vob file. SACD who cares, even Schiit agrees the lion's...

Hi Jason. Nice to read from you too again. I'm very appreciative of your reply. I'd recommend that you reconsider your position and modify the Urd description as stated on your website. I'll gladly author a number of alternatives that would be more accurate and truthful. Thank you for your...

Sir, with due respect, you'll note that I included an ellipsis after the first sentence of your quote. That indicates to the reader that there is more. So I did not forget the fact there was more to your quote, or mislead the reader in any way shape, or form.

No sir. My Yggdrasil OG DACs USB input is of the USB "B" variety. My computer USB connectivity is of the "A" variety. I have a USB A to B cable that connects from my laptop to my Yggdrasil. So again, Urd is *NOT* the only CD transport with USB output.

Doesn't matter when or if that event ever occurred. Fact remains you're able to play a CD from it and output digitally via USB. Therefore, a.k.a. "transport" and Schiit's claim is baldr-dash :darthsmile:

Granted. I'd prefer to read from @Jason Stoddard

I humbly disagree. My computer most certainly is a CD transport. It happens to be other things as well, so you could play semantics and indicate it is not a "dedicated" transport. Still, Schiit's claim is a play on words and is not valid, given the explanation you provided.

The Schiit website regarding the Urd indicates "Urd is the only Urd is the only CD transport with USB output and two USB inputs. t and two USB inputs. " I'll disagree, however, I'm open to rationale as to why the statement is true. Note the computer I'm using at the moment has the ability to...

@belgiangenius Your statement is partially inaccurate. You're correct that "USB is a digital signal". You're incorrect that "You won't". As you're referring to hearing a difference, one might depending on their hearing acuity, ability of their system to resolve subtleties, and the particular...

@Delta9K "My only concern is will the firmware changes for NOS mode change the sound as I'm sure it's like upgrading the BF2 - where there is no going back to previous firmware." True that. To me, my current Yggy configuration (OG/B minus Unison USB) is "exactly perfect" (I primarily listen to...

This "+" model gets a bit confusing, to me anyway, where "NOS mode" is concerned. From the Schiit website (current and previous iterations of Yggdrasil): "Yggdrasil’s DSP-based digital filter has a closed-form solution—it retains the original samples, performing a true interpolation. Only this...

Great point. I appreciate the education in this regard. Thank you. I'll assume those extra costs (no idea what they are) make it worthwhile to wait.

Yeah I realize that my bad. Still, doesn't make sense (to me). On the U.S. website the purchaser is able to specify the plug type, and the voltage ( and European is an option). So presumably, someone in Europe could purchase from the U.S. website, true?

The Schiit website is indicating "ships 1 - 3 days". What am I missing? Edit: Never mind, I answered my own question...the backlog is for the European version/ website....

I posted this in the Yggdrasil thread, but it's worth posting here as well. Unfortunately, this guy hasn't measured the Loki Max. However, golden sound.audio. may interest you. Terrific and concise measurements data. On his discord page he posts the following quote, from our beloved @Jason...

You guys should check out golden sound.audio. Terrific and concise measurements data. On his discord page he posts the following quote, from our beloved @Jason Stoddard ```"All of audiophilia is a search for the perfect distortion profile" - Jason Stoddard```

I'm going to quote you again, because I'd like to read from you. If you want to get down to "simple electronics 101 stuff", one could present a series of data/arguments that also "add something to the signal". And, as you allude to, the "something", in this case, would be undesirable. For...

@chesebert Hi chesebert. Question for you if you don't mind. Your statement that I've quoted does have validity. And I also understand the counterpoint to that which is that if the distortion and/or noise you're speaking about is inaudible, then, does it matter? I get it. I also get your point...

Just want to let the Yggdrasil community at large know that my five-year warranty recently expired, 8/23/2022. I'm delighted to report I have had no service issues, and hope/trust it will remain that way for the foreseeable future. When I first purchased the Yggy (8/23/2017), it was returned one...

You're welcome, Ableza. And thank you for your prompt and candid reply. A photo isn't necessary as far as I'm concerned. You posted one at the start of the thread, which matches the photo on the Schiit website. Curious why there are no YouTube videos by now. The videos that exist are six...

@Ableza Hello (again) Ableza. Another question for you if I may. Note that I ask because I am sincerely interested in the unit, and may ultimately wind up purchasing it. Also, I ask the question of you specifically because, while you may not believe this, I trust you. :slight_smile: Ok, enough...