Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Where do I find the flockazinga you refer to? I bet it is awesome!

No doubt, Erik, but I am guessing that the results of this thread have the potential of affecting EA and Lampizator more them PS Audio. The DirectStream has been getting enuf good press that even if I say it sucks (which I doubt I would) , I can't imagine it would have any significant bearing on his sales/bottom line.

If, however, I chose the DirectStream over all the others, I can't help but think it would help his sales (or at least be referred to as a positive review on his site).

Don't mean to make this sound like ego. Just clarifying the statement.

Ah, the flockazinga......

Only found at www.flockazinga-ur-gaginga.net

Available in 3 variants: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Plaid

The basic module is placed exactly 47 feet behind, 23 feet to the left of, and 3 feet below the left amp of your monoblocks. A stereo amp variant is in gamma trials and will be ready next month (although it will more likely be June of 2018). If placed more then ten thousandths of an inch off of its correct location, it will not only ruin the sound of your system but make you desperately hungry for escargot and cause your dog to chronically pee on your bedroom carpet. If it is set up properly however, it will make your system sound like the musicians live in your listening room, ate all of the food in your refrigerator and are giving you the best live performance of their careers!

Phase 1 includes ruby slippers and a cloud with a real silver lining.

Phase 2 upgrades to a diamond coated smock with platinum doodads, magnesium alloy thingies, and 7 rare earth elements not yet officially discovered.

Plaid upgrades to pure unobtainium throughout with a liquified frozen cortex from one of the great maestros of history.

Prices range from :
"are you f'in kidding me" to "three dollars less then the national debt in 1998"

Orders take between 4 and 19 years to fulfill and must be paid completely in advance.

Oh my, your post is priceless and I'm about to bust a head vein laughing.
You are a very funny and talented writer Matt. LOL!

You managed to encapsulate pretty much every single sorted truth of our obsession. Still LOL