Technically, the answer is NO.
IC chips takes long time to worm up because they don't work continuously. You can decrease worm-up of any DAC by playing music. As to headphone amp, tube ones worm up much quicker, but they're noisier which may be a no go for sensitive headphones.
IC chips takes long time to worm up because they don't work continuously. You can decrease worm-up of any DAC by playing music. As to headphone amp, tube ones worm up much quicker, but they're noisier which may be a no go for sensitive headphones.