Yggdrasil vs McIntosh MDA200
The MDA200's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Yggdrasil's 117 dB and its thd 0.005% against 0.006%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,299
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About the Yggdrasil
The Schiit Audio Yggdrasil is a high-end digital-to-analog converter renowned for its True Multibit architecture, proprietary closed-form digital filter on Analog Devices SHARC DSP, and fully modular design allowing upgrades for inputs, DSP, and analog boards. Variants include Yggdrasil Less is More (TI DAC8812 16-bit), More is Better (TI DAC11001B 20-bit), OG (Analog Devices AD5791), and the latest Singular with proprietary delta-sigma modulator and Nexus output stage. It supports PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit (higher on newer models), offers NOS mode, remote control on + models, and excels in PCM reproduction without DSD or MQA support. Praised for exceptional value, sound quality, and future-proof modularity with 5-year warranty.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- 4x TI DAC8812, 4x TI DAC11001B, 2x Analog Devices AD5791
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.006%
- SNR
- 117 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 75Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, RCA coax, BNC, TosLink optical, Unison USB
- Analog Outputs
- balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 98.425 × 304.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.43 kg (23 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver
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