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PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC without the transport

I am eagerly awaiting release of the bridge and lens and plan to get the whole turnkey PS Audio music server package once it comes out. I was wondering if it is worthwile to get the DAC earlier and use it with my digital transport (using Marantz UD9004). All I read about is the PS Audio DACs performance when used with the PWT. Is anyone using just the DAC with other transport over S/DIF and how good is it? I am currently using the Xtreme DAC card in my Theta casablanca III.
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2chnlben
595 posts
 
If my wife was into the whole music thing as much as I am, I'd no doubt have to share the sweet spot...That would suck!!!!
levy03
442 posts
 
you nailed it Ben (so to speak =) ). the replacement is working out nicely. music lover who enjoys her own space...and gives me mine.

still to early to tell but this one could be around for a while. truth is....there's a reason i'm in my late 40's and have never been married. way to late in life to compromise or change my ways. i yam what i yam!.
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rockitman
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05-04-11: Levy03
i'm in my late 40's and have never been married. way to late in life to compromise or change my ways. i yam what i yam!.

Exactly...I'm that old and decided why marry ? Who wants contractual obligations without benefit ? If I were young and had kids it would be a different matter. My Hi-End rig is not community property !
Cheers !
2chnlben
595 posts
 
Ah...Mr. Levy...a replacement already. Good man!
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sgr
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I've been experimenting with the various Beta bridge upgrades. I've gotten very mixed results. It still seems like 2.8 gets the nod sonically. Has anyone found a version that sounds better than 2.8?

I'm concerned that there may be a problem with the bridge hardware. A software fix for all the issues might not get it done, since PS Audio has worked on this for almost a year.

I hope the bridge can have all of its issues solved, (it does sound great for what it does and I love listening to it) but maybe PS Audio bit off too large a project? Do other similar systems have these issues still too?
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