Give it more time for sure 48 hours isn’t very long and leave it on at all times. It’s certainly possible you don’t like the sound but it likely just needs more break in. I’ve heard, and liked, the DAC but in a show setting not at home. Which input are you using? Is it possible to try the other input to see if it sounds any differently? Just to try and ascertain if its functioning properly. Also try reaching out to Gary Dews and tell him what your hearing he may have some ideas. Good luck and hang in there!
Borderpatrol Dac SE
I've been seeing this DAC mentioned a lot everywhere lately, hearing that it performs way above its price class, etc.
I took the leap and bought one. Mind you I've only broken it in for 48 hours but I'm at this point I'm not sure it will ever open up.
So far it has really soft and closed in treble with no air or decay. Mids are okay, bass is a little soft without great definition or extension. Imaging is ok but feels a little confused.
To be honest it's getting smoked by my current Fostex HP-A8. The Fostex is the design antithesis of what's gaining traction: a delta sigma AKM chip.
Owners: does this thing ever open up, or has the Sopra unmasked another pretender? If this is "analog" sound, I think I'll pass the next time I hear that descriptor.
System:
roon
Sotm Sms-200
Perla Audio Sig 50
Focal Sopra 2
I took the leap and bought one. Mind you I've only broken it in for 48 hours but I'm at this point I'm not sure it will ever open up.
So far it has really soft and closed in treble with no air or decay. Mids are okay, bass is a little soft without great definition or extension. Imaging is ok but feels a little confused.
To be honest it's getting smoked by my current Fostex HP-A8. The Fostex is the design antithesis of what's gaining traction: a delta sigma AKM chip.
Owners: does this thing ever open up, or has the Sopra unmasked another pretender? If this is "analog" sound, I think I'll pass the next time I hear that descriptor.
System:
roon
Sotm Sms-200
Perla Audio Sig 50
Focal Sopra 2