Hey inefficient,
You know that your DAC-1 has a lifetime warranty from Pass Labs. If I were you I would contact them and have your DAC repaired. I do professional reviewing and have had scores of DACs in for review. Not only does the DAC-1 hold its own, but is much better than the great majority of them, regardless of price. It's one of my three reference DACs in my different systems. Get yours fixed!
You know that your DAC-1 has a lifetime warranty from Pass Labs. If I were you I would contact them and have your DAC repaired. I do professional reviewing and have had scores of DACs in for review. Not only does the DAC-1 hold its own, but is much better than the great majority of them, regardless of price. It's one of my three reference DACs in my different systems. Get yours fixed!