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Audio Alchemy DDE v.3 Dac problem

I have a problem with an Audio Alchemy DDE v.3 Dac. The LOCK light under STATUS on the front display stays lit for both INPUT 2 and INPUR 3 even though there is only one digital input being used. (either a coaxial or I2S bus cable is connected to the DDE but the LOCK light stays lit for both connections). At present I'm getting no sound from the DDE v.3. This problem likely originated when I hooked up both a coaxial and a I2S cable to the DDE while the DDE was powered up. The manual says never make these connections while the unit is powered up. Is there a way to correct this problem so that I can get sound again?
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timrhu
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If you have the instruction manual look for a RAM clear function. My AA DLC had one to clear the program if it got scrambled or locked up. Had to do it once, not a problem.
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jedinite24
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With the Audio Alchemy DDE V.3 I have there is no music coming from the analog outputs but there is music coming from the digital coax output. Has anyone encountered this problem before? Any idea as to who can fix this? Any ways I can work around this issue? My preamp is a Mccormack TLC-1 that I'm very attached to and only has analog inputs. It has no digital coax inputs.

Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks JD
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oddiofyl
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Check out the Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC. At $599 it's a killer dac for the money in my opinion.
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jedinite24
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Hi Oddiofyl (cool screen name btw)

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to check out the CIA VDA 2 DAC. My tech told me that the OP176GP ICs needed to repair each analog channel of the AA DDE v3 can't be located. He's tried every reliable parts company he could reach out too. Looks like I've got a new paperweight.

JD
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