Tekton Double Impacts

Cal3713,
I did not try the Directstream. I wasn’t really looking to replace the Perfectwave until a good deal on a demo Concert Fidelity presented itself. I was fortunate to pick it up for much less than a new Directstream would have cost. After reading all the reviews on the Concert Fidelity DAC and hearing teajay’s and Mikes appraisal of it I just had to give it a try. I like the concept of it using a NOS Phillips DAC 16 bit chip that Concert Fidelity chose for its very musical nature over it’s specs and of course I love the idea of having more tubes! The battery power feature is interesting also. I never thought of my Perfectwave as harsh sounding but in comparison to the Concert Fidelity it comes off as having a harsh edge.

Congrats evolvist, you’ve waited a long time and have shown great patience as far as I’m concerned. Good luck in getting your room finished so you can relax to some good music.

Hi Tom,
The distinction you hear between the two DACs is what I would expect. The Perfect Wave is quite a  good sounding source, no doubt. The Concert Fidelity DAC does elevate you to a higher tier, more life like and organic. A more emotional listening experience IMO. It seems you got it for a really nice deal, Congratulations this is a genuine long term type of purchase.
Charles

For the past few weeks, I've been comparing a Directstream dac to an Yggdrasil dac. As good as the Directstream is, the Yggy just sounds better. The Directstream is very detailed but has a harsh digital "glare" to it that is fatiguing over time. The Yggy is also detailed, but has a warm and organic sound that is pleasing to listen to. I will be selling the Directstream in the near future.

I'll trade you my Yggdrasil for your Directstream...

The DS has a harsh digital "glare"? That is strange. I have just the opposite experience in my system. It’s the finest most refined DAC I’ve owned. The latest firmware update is incredible.