Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC


I'm looking to improve the jitter control in my digital setup, which hopefully will create a more analogue presentation. I own a PS Audio PW Memory Transport, which sports a FPGA, and a Nuwave DSD DAC with a scaled-down version of the gate array.

   I have owned a Chord which uses this technology and it was like listening to analogue recordings. I sold it only because it's soundstage was very forward, like sitting in the front row of a concert hall. My current PS Audio setup has wide and deep imaging, as does my Atma-Sphere preamp.
   I have auditioned the Schiit Grundir and it was a bit too fast in the attack and transients, but had the dynamics and deep imaging that I like. So, I guess what I'm looking for is a unit with a laid-back, realistic musical presentation.

The Mytek Digital Stereo192 DSD and Blue Circle DAC are in my price range, but there is no way to audition them.
  So any recommendation and advice is appreciated. DSD preferred, budget is about $1200 used.


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lowrider57,

iFi provides an adaptor cable that the iPower plugs into and the LPS-1
is a perfect fit. 
BTW the LPS-1 takes the SPDIF Purifier to a higher level and IMHO is well worth the cost! 

  Chris
Thanks for the info, Chris. I'm sure an external LPS makes all the difference.

Dave, I've read user reviews of the Gustard X20 Pro and it seems the way to go is with the modded unit. Ric Schultz is charging about $400, which still makes it very affordable. But I don't want to be a Guinea Pig; I wonder who would service it after modding.
   That Comet SE looks positively "dreamy." But I don't have enough cash on hand, I'm still in the $1200 range.

That's why I'm interested in the iFi. I'm thinking that if I go cheap right now with the reclocker, I could save for a major upgrade down the road.
Thanks, Jim

@rodge827 , So you're saying that you use the 9V iPower in combination with the LPS-1 ?
Offer $1200 and see...remember, no gadgets required for the Comet. Excellent power supply included too with that Plus model for sale.

I have spoken with Ric in the past and I am not worried about his end, but very much so the firmware issues from the Gustard factory in China. You may not yet realize how maddening this type of thing can be.

Ric was also modding the LKS DAC the last time we spoke. Another risky purchase IMO but may sound glorious.

Alas, The LPS-1 would not work with my modem/router (the only place in my current system where it could improve on the existing external power supply). I am listening to the decent switching P/S, included with the LPS-1 as an "energizer", powering my router modem. Haven’t yet tried a sound quality comparison between it and the wall wart that came with the modem/router.

Dave