The Schiit Audio Yggdrasil+ is an updated version of the company’s flagship True Multibit digital-to-analog converter, and its most interesting qualities are not limited to one headline feature. It combines Schiit’s multibit conversion approach with a revised chassis, modular construction, broad digital input support, balanced and unbalanced outputs, remote control, non-oversampling mode and phase inversion. For prospective owners, the appeal lies in how these elements work together: the Yggdrasil+ is designed not simply as a digital source component, but as a long-term hub for serious two-channel systems, headphone rigs and setups where connectivity and upgradeability matter.
A flagship DAC with a continuity-minded update
The Yggdrasil+ succeeds the original Yggdrasil, introduced in 2014, while preserving the idea that a flagship DAC should not become disposable as soon as a new version arrives. One of the most notable aspects of the update is that previous Yggdrasil units can be upgraded to Yggdrasil+ status. That matters in a category where digital technology can move quickly and where owners often worry about long-term support.
Rather than treating the new model as a clean break, Schiit has emphasized continuity. Current owners can move to the newer feature set, including remote control, NOS mode and the revised chassis. For new buyers, that same design philosophy suggests a DAC intended to sit in a system for years, with a mechanical platform that is more accommodating to future changes than a sealed, fixed-layout component.
True Multibit conversion with selectable DAC options
At the center of the Yggdrasil+ is Schiit’s True Multibit platform. The design uses a time- and frequency-optimized digital filter implemented on Analog Devices DSPs, paired with multibit digital-to-analog converters sourced from TI or Analog Devices, depending on the chosen option. The key point for the prospective owner is that the Yggdrasil+ is not presented as a generic chip-DAC implementation; its identity is tied to Schiit’s specific approach to filtering, converter selection and analog integration.
The availability of different digital-to-analog converter options gives the Yggdrasil+ an extra layer of flexibility within the same product family. While the supplied information does not specify subjective differences between these options, the existence of selectable converter paths is useful for a manufacturer that has built multiple versions around a common architecture. It also reinforces the product’s modular concept: the DAC is not only configurable at purchase, but designed around boards and sections that can be serviced or updated more easily than in many conventional layouts.
A chassis designed around serviceability and future changes
The new chassis is more than a cosmetic revision. Schiit describes it as a design that makes upgrading much easier, with modular boards secured by only four screws and a rear panel that can be replaced if future connectivity changes are required. This is a practical engineering choice with real ownership implications. Digital products are especially vulnerable to changing interface standards, so a rear panel that can be replaced is a meaningful detail for anyone considering a DAC as a long-term component.
This modular construction also makes the Yggdrasil+ distinctive in a market where many DACs are effectively closed boxes. Easier access to modular boards does not guarantee every future technology will be supported, but it does show that the physical platform has been planned with evolution in mind. For users who build systems gradually, or who keep electronics for a long time, that is an attractive design principle.
Remote control, NOS mode and phase inversion add daily-use flexibility
The Yggdrasil+ adds features that affect everyday usability as much as system design. Remote control is a simple but important addition for a full-size DAC that may be placed on a rack away from the listening position. In a system using multiple digital sources, being able to operate key functions remotely can make the DAC feel more integrated and less like a purely technical box.
Non-oversampling mode gives users another playback option. The supplied specifications do not make claims about its sonic character, but the presence of NOS mode is useful because it lets the owner choose between Schiit’s digital filtering approach and a non-oversampling operating mode. That flexibility can be valuable for users who like to tailor digital playback behavior to their preferences or to the rest of their system.
Remote-controlled absolute phase inversion is another thoughtful inclusion. Phase inversion is not a feature every listener uses frequently, but it can be useful in systems where recordings, sources or downstream components may present absolute polarity differently. Having the option available from the listening position makes it more practical than a rear-panel-only control or a menu setting buried in another device.
Digital inputs for a wide range of sources
Connectivity is a major strength of the Yggdrasil+ specification. Inputs include Schiit’s Unison USB, AES/EBU on XLR, coaxial SPDIF on RCA, BNC SPDIF and optical SPDIF. All inputs support up to 24-bit/192kHz. This spread covers the typical needs of computer audio, dedicated streamers, CD transports and other digital source components without forcing the user into one preferred connection type.
The Unison USB input is implemented on a 32-bit Microchip processor, which reflects Schiit’s decision to develop a proprietary USB solution rather than relying only on off-the-shelf interface behavior. For many modern systems, USB is the primary digital connection, especially with computers or certain streamers. At the same time, the presence of AES/EBU, BNC, RCA and optical inputs means the Yggdrasil+ can serve as the conversion center for several sources at once. This is particularly useful for owners who combine a music server, disc transport, television audio feed or legacy digital device in the same system.
Balanced and unbalanced outputs for system matching
On the output side, the Yggdrasil+ provides one pair of balanced XLR outputs and two pairs of unbalanced RCA outputs. This is a sensible arrangement for a flagship DAC because it supports both balanced and single-ended systems without requiring adapters or immediate system changes. Owners with balanced preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers or headphone amplifiers can use the XLR outputs, while those with conventional RCA-based systems have two available unbalanced output pairs.
The two RCA output pairs may be especially convenient in more complex systems. For example, a user could feed a preamplifier and a separate headphone amplifier, or route the DAC to two different downstream components where appropriate. The product information does not specify simultaneous-use behavior beyond listing the outputs, so it is best to view the added RCA pair simply as useful connection flexibility rather than as a promise of a particular system configuration.
Power supply architecture aimed at isolation and stability
The power supply design is one of the more technically substantial parts of the Yggdrasil+ description. It uses separate transformers for the digital and analog sections, along with a choke input for discrete, dual-mono, regulated +/-24V analog power. Separate regulated supplies are also provided for the DAC and digital sections. In practical terms, this shows an emphasis on separating functional areas inside the component rather than treating the power supply as a minimal supporting circuit.
For a prospective owner, the takeaway is not a claimed sonic result, but the seriousness of the internal architecture. A DAC has to manage digital processing, clocking, conversion and analog output stages within the same chassis. Separating power supply duties for these areas is a design choice intended to support stable operation and reduce interaction between sections. In a product positioned as a flagship DAC, that level of attention is an important part of the value proposition.
Conclusion
The Schiit Audio Yggdrasil+ is most suitable for listeners who want a full-size DAC with serious digital input flexibility, balanced and unbalanced output options, remote operation and a clear upgrade path. Its strongest documented qualities are its True Multibit architecture, selectable converter options, proprietary Unison USB input, adaptive reclocking, extensive SPDIF and AES/EBU support, substantial separated power supply and modular chassis designed for easier future changes. It is particularly compelling for system builders who keep components for the long term, use multiple digital sources, or value serviceability as much as headline features.
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