Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?

The problem with PS Audio DACs is they drop in value in little or no time after coming out. Before the Direct Stream there were dealers offering a free PWT with the purchase of the PWD MKII. Individuals who purchased them when they first brought to market lost a lot of money.

"04-18-15: Sabai
What's the difference how many units are for sale if you are enjoying the music? If you counted up all the same-name items for sale from other audio companies over a given period of time I think you would need to hire an accountant."

Good answer. There's a lot to be said for making the right choice the first time.

One thing to note about the DirectStream is that it's very sensitive to USB input quality, which is odd for such a expensive DAC... On Windows, you pretty much have to use jplay 6 and then it will sound like the reviewer's rating, it's amazing.

Without jplay it actually sounds odd.

PS Audio's marketing (often criticized) and the number of units on the after market have nothing to do with the quality of this DAC. Those who are lucky enough to pick up one at a bargain price will be very happy with it unless they are in the market for a more expensive DAC like the Bricasti M1 or Berkeley Audio Reference.

What is the right choice! I would guess it is the one that you make at the time that you make it otherwise you will never make a choice :)