DAC break-in question

@signaforce 

A T+A SDV 3100 HV. It’s spectacular now and I’m thrilled. And, pretty sure it’s going to get even better with more time. 

@mgrif104 

I’m excited for you. I am looking for a new DAC and will be very interested your thoughts on the SDV 3100 HV.

The power of confirmation bias!

 

mofimadness

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02-20-2025 at 09:27am 

The amp does NOT need to be on to break-in the DAC.
 

true for the DAC section. But you are not working the analog out. For that to happen you need to complete the circuit and that only takes place when the amp is on. 

@curiousjim 

Thanks much! White I don’t have the audiophile vernacular down, I can honestly say it’s the best I’ve heard with resolution, smoothness and musicality that just seems “right”.  

I had previously auditioned the Linn Klimax DSM3 and Ideon Absolute (clock and streamer), and DCS. 

The T+A was a good choice for me because I already had their DAC 200 and liked its very much (and I had auditioned a LOT of DACs before I purchased that unit about 18 months ago). I think the DAC 200 is a bargain for the performance it offers. The SDV is more of everything that I liked. More resolution, yet more natural too, whether PCM or DSD.

Thanks to Juan @blisshifi. I purchased both units from him. One of the good guys.

I’m moving the DAC 200 to a cabin system where I’m also building a new analog front end going into a tube preamp. Yeah - I recognize how lucky and spoiled I am.