Monarchy DIP Question

I just purchased a DIP upsampler to try and inserted in my system where the Camelot DIP used to be. WHen I turned on the system after inserting ther DIP and powered up my transport, the locked light on the DIP immediately lit and the locked light on my DAC started blinking rapidly. In addition, when I touch the DAC or the DIP I hear crackling in my speakers. I tried to play a CD and the music broke up frequently. I removed the Monarchy and put the camelot back in, and the sound returned to normal. ANy ideas on what the issue could be?