Direct Stream cycles on and off continuously after the first two hours of use

Looks like it is the exact same problem with mine, as the touchscreen stopped functioning shortly thereafter.

Since I just bought it, the distributor up here is going to replace it with a new one.

My problem is even weirder.

After relocating the DAC the display keeps saying initializing for a few seconds, then going black for a couple of secs and then repeating the routine in a continous loop - and this is with the main power switch at the back in OFF position!

It has to do with ground potential, I believe. I think there is a problem over I2s hooking up two apparatus that does not connect directly to the same groundpoint as reported earlier. I will troubleshoot some more.

If I switch on the mains at the back it works fine (except for the known horizontal bars floating problem).

I am told this can be from the front panel logo button sticking. We’ve seen this happen because weather or (perhaps gremlin) too much paint build up in the opening. Check and see if this is the case. It might just solve the issue for you.