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PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade

Paul McGowan has leaked some information about a major upgrade the perfectwave DAC that will be coming out within the next few weeks. Pricing as of yet unknown, but current units will be field (DIY) upgradable.

Apparently, major changes were made to the digital processing board, involving changes in the powersupplies, and replacement of CMOS switching for the gates and clocking with analog switches.

Second, new jitter reducing circuitry called NativeX was implemented.

There are more as of yet unannounced new features.

Apparently, SQ on all inputs will benefit, including the bridge. Exciting stuff.

Edorr (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-04-11

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11-04-11: Levy03
just read the posts on the psa site. he also made mention of a reduced upgrade price for "early adapters"....which is extra cool imho.

i really like how psa does business. their discussion forums are a great example of how open and transparent they are as a company. Paul and his crew put up with alot of negative comments that many mfg forums would delete in a heart beat. hats off the folks at psa. great product and customer service.can't wait to get the upgrades as they sound fantastic.

glad i got on board early.
Levy03 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-04-11 Very cool indeed, but i hate waiting. i hope this "ear ... 2chnlben

11-17-11 Have you guys heard anymore about the upgrade to the pwd sin ... Thankful

11-18-11 The upgrade will cost $1,000, $800 for early adopters. it l ... Tomcy6

11-18-11 I will be buying it! Podeschi

11-18-11 If i had enough money, i'll be buying this one. Nickjn

11-20-11 I don't hold my breath based on anything mcgowan says. a dl2 ... Tabl10s

11-20-11: Levy03
Tab: you might want to believe this one as it just went on sale this morning and is available for pre-order. mid or late december deliver is what's expected. hope this isn't what you're referring to as a BS product as it looks very promising. just ordered my upgrade and can't wait to get it.

btw...many psa products are being discontinued. they are focusing on a fewer number of core products. since i'm not sure what products you're calling "BS", all i can say is you're wrong *if* you are referring to the pwd and pwt.
Levy03 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-20-11 "now, the dl2 has been cancelled once again for some ot ... Edorr

11-20-11 I ordered my mark ii upgrade this morning! 2chnlben

11-20-11 Mid to late december? i doubt it. if it happens, you can col ... Tabl10s

11-20-11 Beware what you want, for you may get it. i have the pwd, a ... Mrtennis

11-20-11 I'm currently just using the i2s through a hdmi. will the u ... Thankful

11-21-11 Yes the upgrade is supposed to improve sound quality through ... Tomcy6

11-21-11 The analog switching improves all inputs "by desing&quo ... Edorr

11-21-11 Mrtennis does have a good point. that is plunking down money ... Sgr

11-21-11 Paul has mentioned it has been put on hold because of changi ... Edorr

11-21-11 Perused through the psa forum early this a.m. and discovered ... Tabl10s

11-21-11 There is an unconditional 30 day money back for the upgrade, ... Edorr

11-21-11 I just figured that as hot an item as the older digital lens ... Sgr

11-21-11 Hey guys, is the ps audio site down. every time i try to go ... Sgr

11-21-11 They cut over to the new site. keying in www.psaudio.com wor ... Edorr

11-21-11 Per audio advisor, the new unit will sell for $4k Richardfinegold

11-21-11 Wow. it was there this morning and a couple of hours ago. no ... Tabl10s

11-21-11 Richard, where did you see info about the new dac(i looked) ... Tabl10s

11-21-11 The forum is located under "resources", but you ha ... Tabl10s

11-22-11: Levy03
Paul had mentioned the new PWD will msrp for $1k more then the original.

Mr Tennis and Sgr both make good points. no way to tell how good it is until it's plugged into your own gear. the return policy helped me get around that. also helping was the fact that many of us have more funds wrapped up in a single pair of ic's then this upgrade will cost. as crazy as this sounds...the thought of noticeable sound improvement for $800 seems cheap right about now lol!.

no doubt some will not like it. am yet to see an audio product everyone agrees on. am looking forward to finding out for myself....soon!!

cheers
Levy03 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-22-11 Well i agree with lev great upgrade price. and i'm ordering ... Sgr

11-22-11 The $800 upgrade price tag is a real bargain if you consider ... 2chnlben

11-22-11 "why offer an outlet with a nickel coating, tout it as ... 2trbos

11-22-11 The outlets are gray not black. Tabl10s

11-22-11 Tabl10-- audio advisor sends out their periodic advertising ... Richardfinegold

11-22-11 That's correct pwd mkii will increase by $1000.00 Erikminer

11-24-11 Just ordered the upgrade from ps audio for $795. Thankful

11-24-11 Yup, just ordered my 3a version kit. can't wait ! Rockitman

11-29-11 I just realized that with the dl being incorporated into the ... Tabl10s

12-01-11 Ordered my mk2 upgrade kit Podeschi

12-03-11 Is there anybody that already listen to the new upgrade? or ... Texas25

12-03-11 No one outside of ps audio has heard it yet. Edorr

12-03-11 Is there anybody that already listen to the new upgrade? or ... Texas25

12-03-11 You're invisible edorr!! 2chnlben

12-03-11 What do you mean invisible? Edorr

12-03-11 Edorr: texas asked the same question after you already answ ... 2chnlben

12-03-11 For those who have ordered the upgrade, what sonic benefits ... Mrtennis

12-04-11 Reduction of jitter; more analogue sound. Podeschi

12-04-11 Simple. get the upgrade and return it for a full refund if y ... Edorr

12-04-11 Mr t, you raise some good points and from your perspective, ... 2chnlben

12-04-11 Regarding jitter, i have an interesting experience to report ... Mrtennis

12-04-11 Well, i hope in the case of the mk ii upgrade, that your hyp ... 2chnlben

12-04-11 Mr. tennis, basing your purchase decision on an $800 upgrade ... Edorr

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