[kendavis]

We can see if there is a way to configure all three or we can swap out one of the Yggy's at some point. I'd like to have a configuration where you keep your headphones plugged in and on your head and only flip the input switch on the amp to do the A-B comparison.

 

[sheldaze]

I prefer the idea of a DAC swap, but only if it makes sense in the timeframe of the meet. If there are crowds of people standing around, listening, it will probably not be ideal. I really like Ken's plan for the Yggy comparison via Gold - also Will's box makes it easy to swap DACs to another amplifier.

I would like to add, the difference between Onyx and Yggy is not subtle. It took my brain days to adjust to Onyx (I sent @TimeLord much spam during that period, trying to figure out what had just happened to my sound). And that was after I'd owned its little brother Amethyst for a few months. A-B between Gumby and Amethyst, I thought, was more subtle (I did this through the Glass). A-B between Onyx and Yggy should be very easy.

 

[Silverion77]

I will say, we have plenty of amps and goodies showing up. The last thing I want to do is strain all of our sources and dacs to one listening station

Gotta show all these items some love.

 

[TimeLord]

I prefer the idea of a DAC swap, but only if it makes sense in the timeframe of the meet. If there are crowds of people standing around, listening, it will probably not be ideal. I really like Ken's plan for the Yggy comparison via Gold - also Will's box makes it easy to swap DACs to another amplifier.

I would like to add, the difference between Onyx and Yggy is not subtle. It took my brain days to adjust to Onyx (I sent @TimeLord much spam during that period, trying to figure out what had just happened to my sound). And that was after I'd owned its little brother Amethyst for a few months. A-B between Gumby and Amethyst, I thought, was more subtle (I did this through the Glass). A-B between Onyx and Yggy should be very easy.

I can attest that @sheldaze was struggling to understand what he was hearing. It must have been hard to see an audiophile icon like the Yggy struggle against a newcomer.

Kudos to @sheldaze for persevering.

 

[yage]

I'm planning on showing up sans gear besides my LCD-XC. Never been to Gramophone before. Looking forward to it!

 

[Silverion77]

...(if there is WiFi available at Gramophone)

Confirmed with them and we will have wifi.

 

[schneller]

I can attest that @sheldaze was struggling to understand what he was hearing. It must have been hard to see an audiophile icon like the Yggy struggle against a newcomer.

Kudos to @sheldaze for persevering.

So you agree that Onyx equals or bests the Y2? What were you hearing in the Onyx vs. the Yiggy?

 

[sheldaze]

So you agree that Onyx equals or bests the Y2? What were you hearing in the Onyx vs. the Yiggy?

Only thing I can suggest - swing by Will's or my stations, and hear some good NOS options. Swing by Ken's station and hear some state-of-the-art OS options. The sound is just not the same, and I'm in the same process of listening to the two too!

 

[dcguy73]

Confirmed with them and we will have wifi.

Whoo hoo Wifi! Let's go crazy!

 

[TimeLord]

So you agree that Onyx equals or bests the Y2? What were you hearing in the Onyx vs. the Yiggy?

How goes @schneller?
I cannot confirm this, since I have not done a comparison. I have just had conversations with @sheldaze as he was working through what he was hearing.

But it sounds like you’re about to have a sweet opportunity to check it though. I’d love to hear your opinion.

 

[PropelledWolf]

Idk if I'll be able to make it but if I do I'll bring a couple of things:
EL-8 open
isine20
e10k
O2 amp
q1 mk1

 

[schneller]

How goes @schneller?
I cannot confirm this, since I have not done a comparison. I have just had conversations with @sheldaze as he was working through what he was hearing.

But it sounds like you’re about to have a sweet opportunity to check it though. I’d love to hear your opinion.

Cool. So it seems that we'll have Onyx, Y1, and Y2 on April 7? So looking forward to it.

 

[willsw]

Mark Sossa over at Well Pleased AV is going to lend me a Linnenberg Telemann DAC to bring. I'll also, therefore, have it in the shop for a bit as well if anyone is interested in further investigation. Seven filters on this German thing.

http://www.linnenberg-audio.de/html/telemann.html

 

[kendavis]

I'm seeing an April Madness DAC Bracket emerging. We'll give a lot of time to the Yv1 and Yv2, since they are being kind enough to load us the Yv2, but I think we can swap some other DACs into the mix throughout the day

 

[Verscott]

I'm VERY new to this scene. But I would love to bring what I can. Will you point and call me names if I bring my comparatively low end stuff?

Aune T1
Schiit Modi
Shiit Magni
FX Audio X6

Monoprice 560
Phillips SHP9500
Monoprice Modern Retro
and if I can get the deal worked out - Oppo PM3?