[Eric]

I just purchased a DIP upsampler to try and inserted in my system where the Camelot DIP used to be. WHen I turned on the system after inserting ther DIP and powered up my transport, the locked light on the DIP immediately lit and the locked light on my DAC started blinking rapidly. In addition, when I touch the DAC or the DIP I hear crackling in my speakers. I tried to play a CD and the music broke up frequently. I removed the Monarchy and put the camelot back in, and the sound returned to normal. Any ideas on what the issue could be?

[mcgsxr]

When I use my Monarchy between my Nakamichi cd player, and Mensa DAC, how I power these up is critical.

I turn on the Nak, then the Monarchy lights up, and THEN power up the DAC.

Might work, does for me - good luck!