I have had some interconnects take a long time to break in [Analysis Plus], but all my electronics sounded fine after the initial warm-up. If your previous DAC sounded fine with the Mac, then it is not the Mac. I do have days where my system is golden and other days that I turn it off after 15 minutes. I would try a power regenerator type power conditioner.
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