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

@mofimadness the DAC section is on and working. The analog stage is on but there will be no signal on the analog outs from the DAC if the amp the DAC is connected to is off. So that entire part of the dac takes few days to settle which is not a big deal but again the DAC output is only working if the amp/preamp it is connected to is on. Hey if I’m wrong it wouldn’t be the first time. Let me know what you hear from the experts. 

 

jasonbourne71

1,261 posts

 

The power of confirmation bias!
 

Try taking off those shades man. You might see the world in a different light

some manufacturers, like Zu, do break-in before shipping, but most do not have the time, space, money to do so...