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PSAudio Direct Stream or Bryston BDA/BDP2?

Hi All,

I've had five foot surgeries and may, due to mobility issues, have to switch to digital audio for my home. I love my system, but I have almost know knowledge of DACs or other such matters. From what I can tell, my budget would allow me to go either PSAudio Direct Stream or the pair of Bryston units. Nobody I can find sells both, so I can't ask a dealer, hence I turn to you folks. Can people please help me figure out which of the two options I've mentioned is better? Or, is there some other gear I should consider?

Thanks in advance,

Russ
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nglazer
857 posts
 
An admirable choice, based on what I have read (have not heard it).

I had been using a Stealth Sextet, which was the best among the myriad I had tried over the years, but now am trying out a Nordost Odin digital. It either is mind-bogglingly transparent, detailed, full-bodied and three-dimenional to the point of my auditory disorientation, or I am just imagining things because of the Odin legend. Have not yet decided. Hard to do an A/B with cables, but I will not fall in love with a reputation.

Good luck.

Neal
dem
79 posts
 
nglazer(Neal),

I also use a BDP-1 and was hoping you could share how you connect your BDP-1 to the PS Audio DirectStream Dac. Any information is appreciated.

Dave
nglazer
857 posts
 
Dave,

I use a Nordost Odin balanced digital cable from the BDP-1 to the PS Audio DSD, and then High Fidelity Enhanced IC's from DSD to preamp. I am a happy fellow.

Neal
erik_squires
16,879 posts
 
Heres my current list,

Schiit for the money, especially if your source is a Mac

Berkeley is very good but cool colored.

anything from ayre

ARC if and only if you have a really good source.

Erik




zheng4
4 posts
 
Anyone has a real-world comparison between PS Audio DirectStream DSD DAC with the Junior? Thanks.
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