Preamp issue

Pdspieel,

Thanks for the reply. Should this test be done with the DAC seeing an input signal or no input signal?  I just tested the voltage with no signal and both RCA’s have zero voltage. 

Elliottbnewcombjr-

I like the Denafrips but I am like you and will probably return it. 
 

ianx003 

I agree that the Wiim pro is the weakest link. The “itch that I was “scratching” was to improve my digital input. I picked up the Wiim on Amazon and will be retuning it. 

larryi,

Indeed, intermittent problems are the worst.  I would like to think that the preamp was the issue because what little I heard of the Denafrips I liked. 

audioman58-

I do not know the age of the Pontius DAC I have. Since it is a 12th version I would think not too old. I have sent an email to Denafrips asking for the date of manufacture. I know there is a software fix that might address the popping problem but if the unit is too old the unit will not update with the new software. 

You spoke of the newer units being on sale, do the newer units still have the popping issue?

Paulcreed-

Was not near my system when it popped.

Where did you run your winter ground line?

Silverfoxvtx1800, et.al.-

I purchased the Denafrips DAC from a USAudiomart seller. When I contacted him about the problem he Iimmediately offered to refund the purchase price.
I started this discussion because I liked the DAC and really did not know if the DAC caused the problem of if the preamp just died. I purchased the DAC on 12/24 and felt it was unfair of me to not make a decision today. In that time I have used the Denafrips DAC in two configurations in my system and have had no issues. I have also been influenced by all of you who responded.
To my ears I prefer the sound of the Denafrips to the PSAudio so I have decided to keep the Denafrips preamp. I have contacted the seller (thank you) and will contact Backert Labs and move on from there.

To all who responded to my post, I thank you.

2tuby

Silverfoxvtx1800

I’m 73 and thinking it is time to change as well. Solid state and integrated.

Is the end of your handle the Honda?

I have finally solved the problem I’ve been having with the low frequency low volume sound coming out of my speakers. After spending several hours over several days of switching in and out components, the culprit was my WiFi extender/network switch. When I unplugged the extender the problem was solved. The Denafrips Pontius DAC paired with the Backert Labs preamp must have little enough shielding and high enough gain to amplify the RF noise from the extender. Now I know! lol! Thanks for all your replies.