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Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs?

I'm counting right now 19 (nineteen) PS Audio DSD DACs for sale (new and used). Strange. Some second owners also selling... The reviews are unanimously stellar.

I wonder why.
cbozdog
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"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.
coli
291 posts
 
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.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
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.
yping
351 posts
 
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 :)
tsugury
251 posts
 
I have purchased many excellent products from those that bought the latest thing, tried it for a few days, didn't like the sound, and then sold.I feel alot of this was due to mismatched components, or no break in time,(I believe in break in, some don't). That's just my opinion.
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