It seems the coaxial input on my Directstream DAC has failed. I tried different cables and the result is the same. All other input are normal. Tried to reload firmware and power down but there is still no connection. Anyone has similar experience?

This is truly odd. I do not recall a previous report, but this is far from decisive. Please let is know how you get this resolved and what happened.

You did not mention if you tried a different source of coax digital. Are you sure the source is good?

Yes, I tried another source using the coaxial input and that does not work either. The source the coaxial was connected to is now playing normally using a AES/EBU connection. Normally, both coaxial and AES/EBU were connected and I was playing through the AES/EUB for most of the day. I then switch…

Have you tried rebooting the DAC (turn off and on at the back)? Might be some kind of firmware glitch.

Yes, even tried to downgraded to 3.0 and upgraded back to 3.05. Still not connected. I can only imagine it is some hardware issue.

Did you check the RCA outputs on the DAC? [image] Loose rca jack on DS DACs hi all i just purchased a brand new DS a few days ago and am very happy with the SQ of Yale. Tonight I was doing some comparisons with my other DACs and when I pulled out my rca cables from the rc…

Unfortunately a half year ago I have had the same experience. The coaxial input suddenly was totally dead. The only solution was to have the complete digital board replaced by the dutch retailer (Aspera Audio). Another 300 dollars through the drain . . . . .

Thanks. This is what I fear. Since the other inputs are working fine, I may just leave it but get a replacement board ready just in case. Probably need to talk to Paul or his people as I am in Hong Kong.

Radar can easily replace the digital input board for you if that turns out to be the problem. It’s pretty rare we have to replace those but it has happened. You should not have to pay anything. Patrick and the boys should take care of you.

Thanks Paul. Will try and contact them but it is over one year old. I suppose I can leave it for the time being and just use the other input and it will not do any damage to the DAC? I do not think I can live without my DAC for a few weeks. Regards,

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wijber March 3, 2019, 1:26am 7

Did you check the RCA outputs on the DAC?

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