PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"

Yes, Ted Smith is a genius whose name will live in hi-fi history.

Here's my advice:

If you are a billionaire, buy $$$ DAC, since you can afford to throw it away when the next $$$$ DAC becomes available, and then throw that one away when the next $$$$$ DAC is released, $$$$$$, $$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$$, $$$$$$$$$$, etc. 

But if you're an ordinary schlubb like me, or you're extremely shrewd, buy a PS Audio Direct Stream DAC. It's as good as it gets (maybe even better than $$$ DAC) and it's gonna' get better and better with each of Ted Smith's firmware releases. 

Ditto, never had that issue.

tom6897:
          "Still using Delta Sigma DAC isn’t he?"

No, DA conversion is performed by software on the FPGA.

       "PS Audio isn't the only company using FPGAs."

Chord is another one.

         "Also a small company called dCS"

Here's a long discussion of FPGAs: https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topic/39190-fpga-dacs/ 


 

jedi1:
Ditto, my advice and experience track with yours. I have no financial interest either. Simply wish to steer other music lovers in the right direction.