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DAC break-in question

I'm not wanting to debate if break-in is real or not. 

Can I just stream to a DAC and keep the amplifier off (the Dac is running and showing the sample rates, etc)? Or does a signal need to be getting to the actual amplifier?

My amp is Class A and I do not want to leave it running. However, I don't want to dig into my house ceiling speaker system (a real pain).

Thanks in advance

 

Thanks in advance

aberyclark

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The amp does NOT need to be on to break-in the DAC.

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@audphile1...Sorry, but I don't think that is right?  The analog signal is available at the RCA output jacks as along as the DAC is on and processing the signal...correct? That would mean the analog section is indeed working.  Unless you can turn the analog section of the DAC on & off, the analog signal is always present at the jacks.  It doesn't sit outside the unit.

I have sent this question to a couple of experts in the field, (I was in the high-end business for many years), to get their take.  We shall see...

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