PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade

Anyone have this experience with the Mk. II upgrade?:

I am getting "skips" or brief interruptions in the music, when running a MAC book via USB into the DAC (it really does "sound like vinyl"!). Happens with two different USB cables, but not with a CDP running in via coax. The problem did not happen with the Mk I board, and happens in different places on alternate playings of the same track, so I'm disinclined to blame the MAC or software. Power is dedicated circuit, running through BPT conditioner.

Have been in contact with PSA, but no resolution yet. Thoughts?

Thx,

John

hi mcondon:

i appreciate the distinction between the two versions of the mark 2 upgrade.

the question is will i prefer the 2.02 upgrade to not upgrading at all ??

i know that question cannot be answered definitively, but i notice significant changes accruing from varying digital cable.

the cost of the upgrade may be better allocated to another area in the stereo system.

MrTennis:

Based on what I have read of your posts/threads, I truly believe that you would be thrilled with the improvement the MKII upgrade provides compared to the MKI version. Bass control may indeed be improved - as suggested by Mcondon, but what I notice most is the increased sense of air and the openness of the overall sound stage (a better definition of the combined total - i.e.: a more spacious, more involving overall presentation offering better tonal balance and timbre).

The MKII is clearly better than the MKI, but it is not a night and day difference for most people. Since you can discern clear differences between digital cables, the MKII upgrade will be a very noticeable improvement for you. It's smoother if anything. Definitely not more clinical.

Mrtennis, for some the funds of the upgrade may be better applied towards a state of the art tennis racket. For the rest of us the upgrade is a no brainier. We are enjoying our upgrade every day, some of the best bang for the buck ever in high end audio. Cheers!

well worth the $$ on every front -- easy to hear, easy to justify