PS Direct Stream Vs. Wyred 4 Sound Dac.

verdantaudio,
Bummer that the Dave only goes to 96hz with the AES input.

cymbop,
Yes, the Direct Stream with the latest Windom firmware is pretty impressive, thanks for your help.

jaytor,
Thanks for your info. I remember the Levinston 39. As I recall it received some mighty high praise at the time.

elrod,
The latest Windom firmware is way better than Torrey.
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My main reason for looking at another Dac is because the PS will only do 24/192 via usb instead of my preferred AES connection.

And, PS audio promised a fix about 2 years ago (on their PS Forum) so that the AES could be used with 24/192hz files. Paul and Ted claimed it was a future upgrade and could easily be done. It was just lip service by Paul and Ted to show on their forum that they were concerned and able to make changes easily with their system.

But PS never attempted it. I get it if it can’t be done but publicly they made it seem as if it was doable.
In the end they banned me from their forum.

ozzy

ozzy

If you generally like the sound profile of the DS Sr. then take a look at the Aqua La Voce S3 as it will do 24/192 over AES/EBU.  I own both and prefer the Aqua. 

https://www.aquahifi.com/la_voce.html#:~:text=Designed%20to%20provide%20absolute%20modularity,based%20DAC%20without%20digital%20filter.&text=The%20absence%20of%20digital%20filtering,shape%20and%20avoiding%20any%20ringing.

jackd,

Thanks. Looks pretty interesting.  How much does the unit retail for?

ozzy

Just found the price. Looks like it retails for $4700.

ozzy

ozzy

There's one on US Audiomart for $2800 and now that they are self distributed in the US the dealers have more wiggle room.  Try Ellington Audio