PS Audio Direct Stream

There are non-PSA units with I2S outputs that can connect to the Directstream. W4S server is one example.

Yes, there are other units that can use the I2S via a HDMI cable.
But, its too bad that one of the 2 HDMI inputs couldn't be just used as a regular HDMI input.
So, I could use that input with my Oppo.

I now have over 200 hours on the Direct Stream.
Right now I am going straight into my Qol and then into the Amp. Thus, bypassing my Preamp.
I'm really likening it this way..

Ozzy,

What make is your preamp?

Another unit that I found that can connect via I2S is the Sonore Rendu PCM/DSD Network Audio Player with Ethernet Input and SPDIF/HDMI i2s Output.

This unit sounds very intriguing to me since it can connect to the network via Ethernet and access JRiver via JRemote on my office PC.

Another unit that I discovered that will have IS2 is the future PS Audio External Bridge that they will build after the PSAudio Internal Bridge II is released.