This thread is ancient, and this doesn't answer your question really, but I have a DirectStream with Bridge II in my all Shindo system. It never leaves me wanting (except that my 8 year old Bridge II broke the other day, and I need a replacement). But it's a fine DAC.
Which Streamer is a Major Upgrade over PS Audio Bridge II in a DSD DAC
I am a big fan of the PS Audio DSD DAC, which I will keep. I installed the Bridge II streamer card, easy-peasey and sounds good. Tell me what will be a clearly audible upgrade streamer vs the Bridge II and is easy to use. Don't need a new DAC. Thx. Neal
Just went thru a bit of a journey replacing my Bridge II.
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I am pretty happy with the Bridge II after converting my LAN to fiber last year. I used to own a full Sonore opticalRendu (plus a uD and oM DX) setup with their best LPSs as well. But that was when I had a copper LAN. With fiber and utilizing a bunch (6 or 7?) of linear PSUs, my system has never sounded better. |
Before getting a streamer I would consider auditioning an EtherRegen to feed the bridge 2. It really helped my system to sound better, and it will still be of value if you do get another streamer. PS is coming out with their own streamer with galvanic isolation at some point, which will feed the Dac via I2S. |
@nglazer Hi, I went with an Aurender N20 wonderful playback from onboard SSD or streaming. I don't know what your budget is but audition it if you can. |