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PS Audio "AirLens" streamer coming soon?

I "heard" about this unit from stumbling around and googling "I2S music streamers" and also a little info here...

Seems that venerable US manufacturer PS Audio will soon throw their hat into the dedicated streamer-only market with a unit that, from the outset, looks intriguing:

- approx. $2K price point

- wifi or ethernet connection

- I2S output...!!!...for those with Denafrips, Holo or other DACs!

- "The PS Audio AirLens completely eliminates the problems of noise, jitter, and EMI influences through complete galvanic isolation and perfect reclocking of the digital audio signal." - says the company on their hidden web site for AirLens: 

-  No U.I. to speak of or AirPlay so not sure how legacy Apple Music libraries are addressed.

 

Anyone know more or have a view on this unit? It has been delayed but appears set for release this quarter.

ianrmack
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I’ve read the same as everyone else- will be interesting to see how good it stands on its own when mated with non PS Audio gear. There is an offer online offer as a combo deal with a Direct Stream Dac MK2 for $11K Canadian ($8.4K USD). Page says they’re expected to be available late January 2023.

 

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jeffseight
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Too bad they didn't include storage or ripping ability.

My one  Innuos Zen 3 is still the cat's pajamas!!

 

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fuzztone
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No clock on i2s.

ianrmack OP
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i2S output from a streamer is a huge plus as i have a Denafrips Pontus II. 

Curious also about Mercury Streamer V2 and Holo.

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solarboy297
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PS Audio announced that they are shipping the Airlens streamer as of yesterday August 15,2023.  Mine will arrive on Friday.  The price is $1999.  Their allowable trade in is $600 making the final price with trade in is $1399 with 30 days to decide on keeping or returning it.

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