Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design


Ok, so here goes. I love my Museatex Bidat. It is not going ANYWHERE. The rub comes in that I want to be able to access high res files. All my files are on HDD in AIFF format. I am torn between the Playback Design dac, the Perfect Wave and the MSB Platinum Dac 3. The problem is I have never had a chance to hear, let alone compare any of the 3 high res capable dacs mentioned. I can not afford to purchase all 3 simultaneously to do a head to head comparison. I wanted to know if anyone has compared any of these dacs to a Bidat. The Bidat (currently and for the last 10 years) has been my reference digital source. I have noticed that when most people compare new dacs they will say things like "the bottom was so much tighter" or "everything is so trasnparent". The Bidat is just "Right"; anyone who has heard the unit will immediately know to what I am referring.
That certain unmistakable ineffiable quality which sounds like ral music; it makes you believe (even if temporarily) that Jane Monheit is in your living room singing directly to you. I have had Wadia and a slew of others and they are all fine machines, but I need the unit I am looking for to have that certain 'life' quality which makes you forget about all the reviews, what other people think and just reside in that special place in yourself where all is right.

Ok, now that I've waxed poetic, any opinions would be greatly apprecited :)

Thanks,

Don
PS>the Dynavox Dynastation II was the ONLY other digital source that I have owned or heard to compete with the Bidat bu alas it was a CD player only thus I got rid of it.
audiofun
FYI, I have an MSB Platinum DAC(not the version 3) that belongs to a friend. It's in mint condition (new factory box)and can be upgraded to the III for much, much less than it would cost to buy a new one...in case you or anyone else is interested in buying it and getting it upgraded. It hasn't been listed on a'gon yet because some local guys have been auditioning it.
The Perfectwave DAC is very very nice and once the Bridge comes out you will be able to use it as a music server as well. THE Perfectwave Trans is awesome as well. Thecombo is good as it gets! I have demoed a Berkeley and i own a Theta GEN VIII series II. I just ordered the combo PS Audio Perfect Wave Trans & DAC!!
Worldcat thank you so much for taking time to address my concerns. I check this thread every so often to get others feedback. I really appreciate all the input.
Audiofun,

Still waiting to hear about your auditions! ;-) Those of us who can't afford an upgrade right now are looking for our vicarious thrills where we can get them. I've seen some really good Perfect Wave deals lately on a'gon and would love to know how it stacks up to the Super Bidat.
Vhiner thanks for the enthusiasm :) I will be posting the review (my own humble opinions) as soon as I get my Bidat back. As great as it sounds it was stock. John Wright of Museatex fame currently has my unit in hand and is doing the full upgrade on the unit. Soon as I get it back I will purchase a Perfect Wave Dac and break them both in simultaneously and do a review. I will take copious notes on the differences I perceive and then I will get a MSB Plat Dac 3 and repeat the procedure rounding it out with the Musical Playback Design. Can't afford to have them all at the same time :( If only :)