PS Audio Perfectwave vs Directstream DAC

Thanks, everyone.  I appreciate the info.

Looks like I need to start saving my pennies.

@audiodwebe

I’ll also add that I liked bth DACs, especially the DS and have owned a couple of them.

If you’re looking for a low cost streaming solution that sounds great you could look at a Bluesound Node 2i paired with a good sounding, low cost DAC like a Denafrips Aes II.

For less than the price of a PerfectWave you’ll have better sound and current tech.

Thanks.

I already have the PW DAC with a Bridge II for streaming and picked up the Node 2i a few months back to stream into a headphone amp.

Cheers,

Mamoru

Yes, quite noticeable indeed.

I’ve owned both. Unlike most, there was something about the DS that just doesn’t work for my ears. I upgraded twice, and both times sold the DS. Rebought a PWD the first time and then moved on to an Audio Mirror T3 SE that I find quite a bit superior to both.  I've also had a Shiit Bifrost 2, Matrix X sabre pro, iFi iDSD pro, Holo Audio May, & Lampizator Amber 3 in my system for auditions.  

Obviously I’m the odd man out on the Directstream impression, so YMMV. They are completely different DACs though and if there’s a house sound it’s because of power supply and input boards.