Berkeley Alpha DAC: cabling and breaking-in time

Have you tried the different filters in the BADA?

Hi Dennis,
the filter I'm currently using is 1.24

I have an update: now, after 15 days of uninterrupted functioning, the sound has changed a lot, better bass frequencies but I can say globally better.
Somewhere I found a suggestion about breaking-in time of approx 200 hours and now I can confirm this is the right time for the Berkeley.
I can also confirm that the BADA sounds very well with MIT digital cables. About interconnects in my setup the Cardas Clear interconnects are not the best solution. I will try next week the Kubala Sosna Emotion and Kimber KS1130. I know Cardas Clear was not good also with Vitus CD but for EAR setup they are very good.
FOr power cables at the moment I haven't try anything due to not add too much variables ;-)

Stay Tuned. The BADA is starting to sing and it has a beautiful voice :-)

Great to hear. Mine does sound amazing. I found the Herbie footers do a good job at reducing the transformer hum. I use the 1.24 filer as well. I also found the power conditioner made a difference on sound. My Shunyata Hydra sounds much better than the Richard Gray 1200S (with the BADA plugged into it).

Like to know why you don't like the Cardas Clear. I have a similar issue, still haven't decide what to do yet.

Once your Berkeley is broken in, i'd love to hear your impressions how the Berkeley compares to the Ear Acute...thank you