DAC break-in question

when breaking in my amps, my buddy lent me these resistors to connect to the outputs so I didn’t have to hear music all night. It was pretty cool, turn it on and stream music through the system, but their was some music, when you stood close to the amps, you could hear the tubes singing. Not sure anyone’s tried this, but you can hear the songs by just listening to the tubes.

 

jaygilb

5 posts

02-21-2025 at 11:11am 

If your computer or microwave oven doesn't need a break-in period, then the same goes for your audio gear.
 

I log in once a day for entertainment. This is it. 

@mgrif104 

Have you ever tried any resistor DAC’s? If so, how would you compare their sound to the DAC200? 
 

@curiousjim 

I have not. Before I purchased the DAC 200, I considered the Holo May KTE and based on reviews, but that seemed a risky bet to me. I was able to audition the DAC 200 in home extensively prior to purchase. 

The closest I’ve come is listening to DCS Bartok and Rossini ring DACs given their topology is hybrid R2R. But I don’t think anyone here would suggest they sound like a traditional resistor ladder DAC and they weren’t my cup of tea, so to speak. 

Sorry I can’t be more help on that front.

@mgrif104 

Oh well.  Thanks for the reply.