PS Audio Perfectwave vs Directstream DAC

@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.

@audiodwebe I bought a PS Audio DS DAC last week and they are on close-out now.  I would guess that the upgrade from the PW to DS is as well.  I'd call them (they don't have plans to put the sale prices on the website... yet anyway) and see what they're selling the kits for.  The DSD was over 40% off.