Looking for Better Jitter Reduction in a DAC


I'm looking to improve the jitter control in my digital setup, which hopefully will create a more analogue presentation. I own a PS Audio PW Memory Transport, which sports a FPGA, and a Nuwave DSD DAC with a scaled-down version of the gate array.

   I have owned a Chord which uses this technology and it was like listening to analogue recordings. I sold it only because it's soundstage was very forward, like sitting in the front row of a concert hall. My current PS Audio setup has wide and deep imaging, as does my Atma-Sphere preamp.
   I have auditioned the Schiit Grundir and it was a bit too fast in the attack and transients, but had the dynamics and deep imaging that I like. So, I guess what I'm looking for is a unit with a laid-back, realistic musical presentation.

The Mytek Digital Stereo192 DSD and Blue Circle DAC are in my price range, but there is no way to audition them.
  So any recommendation and advice is appreciated. DSD preferred, budget is about $1200 used.


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@leemaze, Agon member jond recommended Audio Note after i posted a qwery about NOS dacs. Border Patrol and AN looked the most promising and as luck would have it, a dealer was selling a 2.1 Signature in XL condition. There was a 3.1 available, but I couldn't swing the extra cash.

Regarding the iPurifier, every member here stated that it will not perform well with the stock wall-wart. It needs a linear PS with fast regulation and control of ripple current. There's a lot of info in the archives.
I contacted Steve N. and the Synchro-mesh seems to be the best reclocker on the market today. I could have gone in that direction, but decided to first increase my budget and buy a better DAC. I have the PS Audio PWT, so my source is providing a well clocked data stream.

You should check the archives about the iPurifier before giving up on it, it's only $150 plus the cost of a linear PS. Or go directly to the Synchro-mesh.

I do use the iPurifier on my HT with a fast reacting LPS.  If you use a Sbooster, I think this would work good.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

Is there an LPS in the $50 - $100 range that would provide the necessary power?

Maybe one from ciaudio.com would beat a wall-wart?

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

@leemaze, nothing under $100 that I know of, except maybe used.

For a low cost LPS, check the archives for info on the Teradak or Swagman Labs. The Teradak seems to be well liked by quite a few members (made in China).
The iFi Purifier requires a 5V power supply and 3 Amps would be more than enough (Teradak).

These seem to be the most popular for powering a digital device...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TeraDak-DC-30W-TOUCH-DC5V-3A-Hi-Fi-For-Audio-Linear-Power-Supply/1811442340...

Also for digital...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TeraDak-DC-30W-TOUCH-Linear-Power-Supply-5V-3A-9V-2-5A-12V-1-8A-15V-1A/2530...

The Sbooster seems to be very highly rated, but at a higher cost...
https://www.amazon.com/Sbooster-High-Performing-Various-Preamps-Headphone/dp/B06XTXRPMP/ref=sr_1_2?i...