That's not modding. That's applying dubious tweaks and re-casing.


But on the topic of tweaks, I have special material called Quantum Feces that you can smear all or the chassis of the Yggy and a Mickey Mouse sticker you can put on the top of the SHARC processor. Makes it sound better. I would be happy to send anyone a bag of the Quantum Feces and the Mickey Mouse sticker as long as they paid for shipping.


BTW and FWIW, a few of us are looking into redoing the output buffer. Won't say that we can do much better, but maybe different and a little bit better. More on this topic when I post about Yggy vs. EAR DAC in the meet impressions thread later today.

It would be better to take Pins 2 and 3. Most XLR-RCA cables do this already.

Taking half the balanced outputs for single ended use? I suppose that's ok.

It would be better to take Pins 2 and 3. Most XLR-RCA cables do this already.

Bad idea with Yggy. Not going to explain it.

BTW and FWIW, a few of us are looking into redoing the output buffer. Won't say that we can do much better, but maybe different and a little bit better. More on this topic when I post about Yggy vs. EAR DAC in the meet impressions thread later today.

Count me in. I love my Yggy, but an upgraded output buffer would put it over the edge.

If the Yggy can get a high quality, non-bandwidth limited, transformer coupled tubed output stage, it might be one of the best things since sliced bread!  I'd like to listen to that, fall head over heals and order one then!  At the moment, unfortunately, despite a better digital section in the Yggy, as a complete package (Digital PLUS Analog), I am not bowled over yet.  Of course, the kind of transformer that is used can make a massive difference so must be vetted out properly for the output stage usage.

Unfortunately, coming from a a deep analog world and mindset (multiple turntables, cartridges, phono preamps) limits my DAC selections and what I like to hear sonically.  For example, I have yet to hear ANY Dac that surpasses the sound of a Dynavector XV-1S MC cartridge.  I feel we are getting closer, but the total package (digital plus analog sections) just isn't there yet.  Regardless, glad to be part of the journey   It's not ALWAYS about the destination.