How often to restart my Directstream dac and PST transport?

How often should I be reinstalling the Directstream dac and PST by repowering them off and on from the back of the units. I find my digital likes to be refreshed every month or two. Anyone else notice this?

mitchb07-15-2023 5:33am

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lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 877 posts 07-15-2023 at 09:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Powering on and off has the effect of helping capacitors to break-in. I like to do this when I'm going away for a few days.
mitchb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 336 posts 07-15-2023 at 06:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don’t think it matters. I restart my dac and transport from time to time with improvements in sound. I recommend the Jkrichards nickel core transformers and VOCM mod. The improvement is more than subtle.I may one day upgrade my Directstream dac modded for a Mk2 but for now I am getting good sound.
pindac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,864 posts 07-15-2023 at 06:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is the first I have learned of this method being an option to optimise the electronics PWT. Does it need to be carried out on a independent device or when the DAC>CDT are used in conjunction
pindac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,864 posts 07-15-2023 at 06:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is the first I have learned of this method being an option to optimise the electronics PWT. Does it need to be carried out on a independent device or when the DAC>CDT are used in conjunction

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