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In Reply to: RE: I bought from Grant's posted by LWR on February 24, 2015 at 13:33:17
I am not a Big Believer in 'Break-In', as it always seems to 'get better'. IOW -- The listener is breaking in IMHO.
With that said, I can easily take your 70 hours and hook up the DAC and my system and let it play for 3 days which is 72 hours and even though I am not in the room actually listening, I would assume the 'Break-In' is still occurring? The Hong Kong Shippers have a 14 day return policy, so this could be easily achievable. I could turn the unit on and stream music to it. Would the Amps even have to be on to accomplish 'Break-In'? Would I even have to be streaming Music for 'Break-In' to occur? Otherwise, I could just turn the unit on and 'Let it sit there' powered up for 3 days. I will do what ever you suggest.
A lot of the DACs I have had, the User Interface is what turned me off enough to return the Unit. This I can differentiate within a half hour.
So, do you think I should order this DAC from Hong Kong for a 'Test Drive'? I am not going to use Grant as they don't offer a 'Test Drive'. I have bought products from Grant and they ship them to me, but once they hit the mail, you are 'On your Own'. I have one of their first DACs a 09 something or other.Cut-Throat
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I noticed the difference while actually listening to the unit playing music. I cannot advise on any other option as I did not use any other option with the DAC. I am talking about the DAC on it's own. As for the headphone amp function, when I got the Yulong I also, about the same time, got new HD 600 headphones and an 18 foot cable from Cardas. Using the new headphones, cable and headphone amp function it sounded rough at first but eventually after many hours of listening it improved dramatically. How many hours? I do not know....maybe 20 albums, maybe 40....but improve it did. What part of that chain changed? How in the hell would I know??! But change it did.
So, my conclusion is that the DAC feature and the headphone feature break in independently of each other (not rocket science).
No, I do not think your amps need to be on. But if they are not you will not hear the transition from new to sweetness. Even though you deny it exists.
Have fun, relax and let your mind flow downstream.....
Well, after it 'Broke In' I would certainly listen to it.What I want to do is A/B with my current DAC....If it sounds better, I'll keep it. Simple as that. I won't use the headphone Jack at all. Don't even own Headphones.
My other question. Is there some compelling reason to buy from Grant Audio, other than other Hong Kong Sellers?
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you will have a good amp for them. Enjoy ...
When does the 14 day trial start? Ordering date? Shipping Date? Date you sign (if you are required to) for the shipment.
What is the transit time? Mine was shipped to me from China, it took 5 days to arrive.
If the return clock starts when you order or it is shipped you will be at least 5 days (maybe more) into the return policy and if you return it there will go another 5 days (at least).
4 days to judge it?
Hmmmmm....
14 days from the date you sign for the Product.
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thanks
Do you know what the output impedance is from the RCA Jacks ?
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email your China seller or Grants.
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