Ali-Pacha
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You may also use a PCI(e) card like Lynx / RME if you're using a desktop PC to get proper AES/EBU output.
Ali
Ali
I have been set with my Sonos/Bifrost/Valhalla 2/HD 800 rig for over two years now but I am thinking about making a big jump to the Yggdrasil and an end game amplifier such as the DNA Stratus. I am slowing making my way through this thread, but I figured I would ask you guys a few questions up front:
1. The Yggdrasil is still generally considered the best DAC at this price point, right?
2. What do I need to know about incorporating the Yggdrasil into my rig? Is there any reason that streaming FLAC from my external HD to the Sonos Connect: Amp to the Yggdrasil would pose issues? If so, what are some possible solutions?
3. Is it generally recommended to go balanced at this level? I've always used the single ended stock cable for my HD 800.
4. Is there any reason to think that pairing the Yggdrasil with the DNA Stratus and HD 800 wouldn't work? That is, is there any reason to think they wouldn't compliment each other particularly well?
Thanks all!
2. What do I need to know about incorporating the Yggdrasil into my rig? Is there any reason that streaming FLAC from my external HD to the Sonos Connect: Amp to the Yggdrasil would pose issues? If so, what are some possible solutions?
I have been set with my Sonos/Bifrost/Valhalla 2/HD 800 rig for over two years now but I am thinking about making a big jump to the Yggdrasil and an end game amplifier such as the DNA Stratus. I am slowing making my way through this thread, but I figured I would ask you guys a few questions up front:
2. What do I need to know about incorporating the Yggdrasil into my rig? Is there any reason that streaming FLAC from my external HD to the Sonos Connect: Amp to the Yggdrasil would pose issues? If so, what are some possible solutions?
Thanks all!
The Yggy already has its own clock regeneration and management system and amazingly good jitter, below - 145 dBFS.
Additional external clocks are just superfluous.
USB did not come close to the result I got when I started using a Yellowtec PUC2 Lite (USB to AES) with my Yggy. Clearer sound and more meat on the bones (greater tonal density). I am sold on the Yggy's AES input.
Since @Sorrodje already covered your other questions, I'll limit my response this one:
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2. What do I need to know about incorporating the Yggdrasil into my rig? Is there any reason that streaming FLAC from my external HD to the Sonos Connect: Amp to the Yggdrasil would pose issues? If so, what are some possible solutions?
Sonos only supports FLAC at 16 bit/44.1 KHz ... so if you have lossless files at a higher resolution/bit-depth you won't be able to play those.
Ah, good to know. 99% of my collection is 16/44.1 redbook, but I do have a few albums at higher resolutions.
I've read that using Sonos might cause some issues with jitter because it is a relatively low quality source? If true, what are some other sources that I could use that wouldn't "hold back" the Yggy (or would support higher resolution files)?
The quote was not about USB vs AES.
The quote was about the superfluous nature of using external re-clockers when the internal clock system of the Yggy is already one of the best in the world, as well as having class-leading jitter specs.
My apologies, I misunderstood. I thought you meant that there was no need to do other than use straight USB. My experience with the Yellowtec has me following what rb2013 has been doing with USB converters, linear power supplies, etc. Interesting stuff: http://www.head-fi.org/t/829639/usb-strikes-back-watch-out-aoip-usb-ethernet-chain-beats-all-at-least-for-me/300
I thought like that as well until I actually heard what a properly setup digital audio setup can do.
USB, no matter how well implemented just doesn't really hold up to the more deliberately designed for digital audio methods of delivery (aes, spdif…)
At least for me and my setup and those I have heard.
And I too thought that my 2-Wyrd USB feed into my dac was really good, until AOIP with an added Mutec 3+ (reclocker) completely outclassed it.
JJ
I have been set with my Sonos/Bifrost/Valhalla 2/HD 800 rig for over two years now but I am thinking about making a big jump to the Yggdrasil and an end game amplifier such as the DNA Stratus. I am slowing making my way through this thread, but I figured I would ask you guys a few questions up front:
1. The Yggdrasil is still generally considered the best DAC at this price point, right?
2. What do I need to know about incorporating the Yggdrasil into my rig? Is there any reason that streaming FLAC from my external HD to the Sonos Connect: Amp to the Yggdrasil would pose issues? If so, what are some possible solutions?
3. Is it generally recommended to go balanced at this level? I've always used the single ended stock cable for my HD 800.
4. Is there any reason to think that pairing the Yggdrasil with the DNA Stratus and HD 800 wouldn't work? That is, is there any reason to think they wouldn't compliment each other particularly well?
Thanks all!