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
@weedeewop this was posted 5 posts up |
I would know first hand if even one unit failed that we installed transformers in. We have had none fail. They must be talking about someone doing a self install of some others transformers as we only sent out (2) two pairs for self install. One has already commented here. The other is still going strong. We did turn down one unit and refuse to install which had this hack job done to it. |
We also would like to clear up a roomer that has been going around about our MK2 transformers making units run hotter. This is false. One of the tests for these transformers was a temperature test. A unit with our Nickel Transformers installed run the exact same temperature as the stock unit with the Edcor transformers. In fact our transformers are more efficient than the stock Edcor. This is why our transformers have more gain (accurate 1:2). Many PS Audio forum members complained about the hot temperatures on the bottoms of STOCK units before we even launched our transformers. One reason for this is some are leave the clear plastic protective sheet on the lids of their units. Leaving this plastic on is a big problem as the only space that hot air can escape it through the Perimeter of the lid. The edge of this clear sheet covers this venting up. |
