Phil Allison wrote:

"Eeysore"
Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Most likely a problem with your ***TV*** !

My TV has nothing to do with my DAC.

Yes it does. They share the same AC mains supply.

** Might just be the humongous in-rush surge drawn by the TV's SMPS
plus the CRT tube's de-gaussing coil both coming on *together* that is
" glitching " the PSU to the OP's wanky DAC.

What's the chance the TV's inrush current liniter (if fitted) is bust ?
What's the origin of the TV set one wonders. Is it CE marked ?


A chunky, 15 volt AC adaptor could be the answer ......

But I would rather he electrocute himself.

Me too !

Graham