[Julyan]

  I don't believe there's any way to use an outboard LPS w/ the Yggy w/o modding...

wait a sec if the usb takes power from the 5v line  then you have options to replace it with 5v from a lpsu if it Will make an audible difference YMMV

 

[negura]

  wait a sec if the usb takes power from the 5v line  then you have options to replace it with 5v from a lpsu if it Will make an audible difference YMMV

 
Sure.
 
Y-split USB cable, SOTM or custom made 5V linear reg psu with USB female.

 

[AlanU]

   
See http://superuser.com/questions/912679/when-do-i-need-a-pure-sine-wave-ups/912749#912749 for an example of true (or pure) sine wave output from an UPS as compared to what you get from the wall.
 
Personally, I wouldn't plug a power or integrated amp into an UPS. However, I don't see it being a problem with DAC's and headphone amps.
 
(I use a Bryston BIT-15 with all my gear, including the integrated amp.)

I think as long as an Isolation transformer can provide enough safe current without getting into "shutdown" many devices like devices will benefit alot. I agree a low current headphone amp and source devices would work great. I am considering on getting  a custom made isolation transformer from Space Tech labs to assure I will have good headroom for my audio gear. Albert at space tech says there's no need to go beyond your limitations because it will simply kill your wallet going overkill. 
 
 

  no its a power conditioner afaik
 
I was looking for a lot of power conditioners recently but the reply i got from many people in the industry (apart from those that make power conditioners *duh) is that its always better t otry and get a dedicated power line for your audio. the consensus seems to be conditioners can do more harm than good?

I've tested a "foundation research" LC2 iirc with my amp and it was more dynamic. A while back the LC1 and LC2 was one of the top of the line cord/line conditioners in one. 
 
There have been a good indication that dedicated lines allows max amperage (ac receptacle only for stereo gear only) but this isn't immune to power grid noise. I cannot find a link but there was a noise tester unit plugged into a dedicated line that had incredible noise levels but the blue circle conditioner cleaned up the noise without killing dynamics. 
 
 

   
Looks interesting is a good way to put it.  They look like something I would have built in shop back in junior high. 

Even Gilber admits it's ugly. The only benefit to passive BC products is that it's considered to be non current limiting so I can plug source or amps with no fear...except for me surpass 15amps on my "non" dedicated line.

 

[jfoxvol]

Isolation Transformer.  Look at Bryston.  In interest of full disclosure, I have a friends who works for them but it's a heck of a product.

 

[yage]

  Isolation Transformer.  Look at Bryston.  In interest of full disclosure, I have a friends who works for them but it's a heck of a product.

 
Yes - that's the BIT line - the IS products contain only the transformer with options to include surge suppression and automatic voltage regulation. They use Plitron transformers and ZeroSurge for surge suppression. Fairly expensive (the BIT-15 retails for $2195), but well worth it, IMHO.
 
Plitron also markets their own products for the A/V market under the Torus Power brand. If you need a small isolation transformer, their TOT line might fit the bill. Another way to save money is to look at Plitron's medical product line - it seems to be mostly the same technology, but at half the cost. For example, an 1800 VA unit with surge suppression (PM-08908-00) currently sells for 1151.23 CAD or $959.84 direct from Plitron (http://shop.plitron.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=106&cat=North+American).

 

[Puma Cat]

  that's not a UPS as well  is it?????

No, it's a power distributor. It does provide surge protection, however. 
 
Every UPS I've ever heard plugged into an audio component (if we're talking about an uninterruptable power supply) degraded sound quality. 

 

[ZoNtO]

 

[goldendarko]

you could probably post that picture in just about any thread on head-fi and chances are it would be accurate

 

[StefanJK]

Hugo bashing is part of OP in the 'Bunch of Dacs -> Yggy hype' thread, this is the just the other Yggy thread...

 

[Monago]

A quick note on the Audiophilleo USB transport in comparison to the USB gen 3 on Yggy:
 
The Yggy's USB interface is better. I did a direct A/B comparison between the two, and the Yggy USB interface was clearly a step up. I had the (now sold) Audiophilleo 2 w/ PurePower in my system for over 2 years, and the differences were immediate and somewhat shocking; larger soundstage in width and depth, smoother, more detail, etc. Truly impressive stuff.

 

[Ric Schultz]

My friend with the Yggy shorted the coax and xlr inputs on his Yggy.  He is using bnc.  He said that it gave slightly better dynamics and a slightly larger soundstage.  I have no idea if this is audible to those that are using USB input.  Next he is going to change the rca jacks on his analog output cables to xlrs and use the positive phase from the xlr outs to see if removing the summing circuit improves the sound.  After that he is going to short the usb input.  Will let you know what he hears.

 

[artur9]

 
From my brief comparison, I think the awesome soundstage and some of the detail level is directly influenced by using the built-in USB interface. Changing the interface however can and will affect presentation. 

IIRC @Baldr said he prefers the AES input.  Did you try any of the other inputs or are you USB-only?

 

[maeveth]

  My friend with the Yggy shorted the coax and xlr inputs on his Yggy.  He is using bnc.  He said that it gave slightly better dynamics and a slightly larger soundstage.  I have no idea if this is audible to those that are using USB input.  Next he is going to change the rca jacks on his analog output cables to xlrs and use the positive phase from the xlr outs to see if removing the summing circuit improves the sound.  After that he is going to short the usb input.  Will let you know what he hears.

 
Whats his theory here?  Is he trying to reduce cross-talk from the other outputs?

 

[atubbs]

   
Yes - that's the BIT line - the IS products contain only the transformer with options to include surge suppression and automatic voltage regulation. They use Plitron transformers and ZeroSurge for surge suppression. Fairly expensive (the BIT-15 retails for $2195), but well worth it, IMHO.
 
Plitron also markets their own products for the A/V market under the Torus Power brand. If you need a small isolation transformer, their TOT line might fit the bill. Another way to save money is to look at Plitron's medical product line - it seems to be mostly the same technology, but at half the cost. For example, an 1800 VA unit with surge suppression (PM-08908-00) currently sells for 1151.23 CAD or $959.84 direct from Plitron (http://shop.plitron.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=106&cat=North+American).

 
If it helps, Plitron/Torus Power produces Bryston's BIT items; the only real difference is the chassis.

 

[stasaki90]

Can anyone suggest a good XLR for the Yggdrasil? Thanks!