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PS auido Direct stream Dac

Hi I am looking to buy a Dac, now i have Cambridge Audio 851N network player.I am looking at the PS audio Direct Stream Dac with the Bridge 11 and the Holo  Audio May Dac KTE, I have a cd player ,but not many cds so most of the time it would used to stream Qobuz ,I also have a nice vinyl set up which i use about 1/2 the time. My ? does anyone have heard both of these dacs ,if so which sounds most like vinyl, I am 64  so I am trying to decide if these are worth the $ or should i just stick with the CA 851N ,any opinions will help .Thanks Lloyd
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I have the DirectStream. It is wonderful and open. Vinyl is colored. 
I got it new from PS Audio for $3300.  Not sure if it's worth twice that now daze.  More contenders every day.
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did you get the bridge 11 with it for that price ,they want $3990 with the bridge
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not that it matters that much for most, but i believe ps audio announced the ds model has received its last firmware update... so there will be no more revisions to improve the sound

they are coming out with a new platform soon for their programmable dac
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No, by
 I specified no bridge because it doesn’t do local USB. I’m done with my Synology and all remote servers.
I only got one (the last) update since I got my DAC but it is THE BEST. You can get the older ones on their site if you want to enjoy the ride.
Anything new from them is gonna cost plenty cabbage.
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