@verdantaudio, my system is on 24/7 so I can't imagine there is much warming up as I listen. Regarding the Mac mini, nothing else is running on it except for Roon, but I'll definitely do some research on this. Thanks!
Changes in DAC Presentation - Need Advice
Hey all, I recently purchased a Denafrips Terminator II, and ever since I've noticed that some days the sound is sweet and natural, and other days it is forward and bright. I've even heard the sound change mid-song. Could this be due to fluctuations in my line voltage? Any other reason this may be happening?
System:
Mac Mini running Roon core
Sonore ultraRenu
Denafrips Terminator II
Pass XP-12 Preamp
Odyssey Audio Kismet Monoblocks
Focal Sopra 2
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@sbank, the OS/NOS light does not change. |
I have a T2 + upsampled you didn’t mention how long you have had it it takes over 600 hours to fully stabilize with these OX over clocks ,one reviewer in Europe documented this , you are supposed to not shut it off , or putin stand by , you should have a dedicated 20 amp line if possible . Are you in the u.s ? If so look up my user name and send me a message 8 can fill you in ,and you can tell me what you have or din5 have what kind of line conditioning, and usb cable ,if using a computer buy the Iris, or Hermes reclocker ,then you can run it direct the best I2S |
From your description, my first guess woukd be breakin. A number of components I have owned have gone through flip flops in sound quality between 100 and 200 hours of use. The second, and perhaps more likely is your Mac. I assume it is your streamer… PCs are not good streamers. They are noisy sources. There are dozens or more of background processes and other stuff going on. If it continues, I would recommend a good dedicated streamer of comparable or better value. |
@ghdprentice , the Mac mini is only running Roon Core. I’m using a Sonore ultraRendu for the streamer. |
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