PSAudio Directstream DAC M-1 (refurb) vs Denafrips Venus II. Quick decision needed!

I have a PS Audio Directstream Mk1.  I sent it to APS Transformers (J K Richards) for modification/upgrade.  I thought it was a good DAC to begin with; but after their modification,  it's a great DAC!! The mods gave it a better,  deeper soundstage,  more detail and realism, and much extended and cleaner bass. I haven't heard the Denafrips DAC,  so I can't compare the two; I just know that I'm extremely satisfied with the moded Mk1.  As to it being a 9 year old DAC,  remember it's a FPMG  DAC,  and PS Audio was continually upgrading the firmware until about 2 years ago. 

I meant "FPGA DAC"; Field Programable Gate Array.

@rajugsw 

Good review IMO. You nailed its sound signature which is one reason I like it so much. The only weakness in my system/room is that upper midrange. It sometimes has that upper mid glare which drives me nuts. Doesn't happen with my vinyl anymore but digital was a definite toss up. Sounded great and then...Y-I-K-E-S!!!!. I am very allergic to the glare. But The DS took care of it.

@kmcong 

As to it being a 9 year old DAC,  remember it's a FPMG  DAC,  and PS Audio was continually upgrading the firmware until about 2 years ago. 

Good point...one which I had forgotten

Good advice given here, and I agree with the keep what you have if it sound good and makes you smile. Just because a piece of gear is technically better does not mean it will be the sound for you. I had both terminator and Pontus. I preferred the sound of the Pontus and sold the terminator.

Never heard the Denafrips. However had ordered the MK1 from TMR and last weekend compared it to the internal DAC of the Hegel 590 and also a Weiss 202. Both the MK1 and the 202 could not hold a candle to the Hegel. Suffice to say the MK1 is on its way back to TMR and the Weiss back to the friend from whom it was borrowed.