Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2


I would like to continue discussing all the mods we have created for these two DAC's as it seems PS Audio is no longer allowing discussions about them on their forum.

For reference here is a link to the closed discussion.

https://forum.psaudio.com/t/modding-the-directstream-dac-mki/2680

128x128richardselectronics

The internet can be a weird place. I've generally seen negative comments about PS Audio DACs outside of the PS Audio forum so it's a little surprising that you've tripled sales after moving away from the forum. But it is possible that the website helped people feel like the transformers are more of a business and not just a thing where you message some guy and hope to get something back after dropping $600+. 

Agree. Thanks for posting this. We feel these transformers are a much better investment than say $1000 power cables and it’s immediately noticeable and measurable.

The MK1 upgrade makes a lot more sense for many instead of the large investment in the MK2 which they still have not moved past Beta testing even thou they are and have advertised it as a "ready for market" product however we feel the MK2 transformers are a must over the currently configured Edcor’s being fitted in the MK2.  Look at the sweeps we have done of each.

If I had to rate the value of audio products purchased or mods I've done over the years, the APS DSD MkI mod is at the top of the list. It transformed a decent DAC into a total beast. The value proposition is off the charts.