Changes in DAC Presentation - Need Advice


Hey all, I recently purchased a Denafrips Terminator II, and ever since I've noticed that some days the sound is sweet and natural, and other days it is forward and bright. I've even heard the sound change mid-song. Could this be due to fluctuations in my line voltage? Any other reason this may be happening?

System:

Mac Mini running Roon core

Sonore ultraRenu

Denafrips Terminator II

Pass XP-12 Preamp

Odyssey Audio Kismet Monoblocks

Focal Sopra 2

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Showing 3 responses by audioman58

I have a T2 + upsampled  you didn’t mention how long you have had it 

it takes over 600 hours to fully stabilize with these  OX over clocks ,one reviewer in Europe documented this , you are supposed to not shut it off ,

or putin stand by , you should have a dedicated 20 amp line if possible .

Are you in the u.s ?  If so look up my user name and send me a message 8 can fill you in ,and you can tell me what you have or din5 have 

what kind of line conditioning, and usb cable ,if using a computer buy the Iris, or Hermes reclocker ,then you can run it direct the best I2S

Topside3.  Not true on 10 days that’s not even 250 hours try a month 

and other comments such as playing on repeat ,if you hav3 Roon it’s a must to keep playing it if not it’s like a car sitting on idle, you have to keep it playung

i bought the Isotek system demagnetizing cd ,burn that to hard drive ,not only does it tax capacitors,but track 3 you use3-4 x a week truly demagnetizes your whole audio system easy to hear improvement,play a song,before and after ,

email Alvin at Denafrips  1000 hoursto fully runin ,the 10 days is a old user ad ask for review mentioning over 650 hours of play time just to fully stabilize . And never put in stand by unless not home for days  you need in real time 1k in actual play time , I documented hours and  mentioned  issues once I was told hours and review then just puton repeat everyday to plsy 24-7;for 5 weeks straight !! 

As I said earlier the Term-2 has a Loong breakin and dies change up until over 600+ hours .