Using the PerfectWave DAC MK II

We will be having a shootout in a couple weeks with the PWDII, M51, Buffalo III, D2 (Anedio) and a Hilo. Will get back when done.

I will say that as of right now, the PWDII is the finest sounding DAC in the under $2.5k budget(used of course). I'm breaking in the Hilo now. Since you've got vinyl, this unit does A/D too.

Has anyone compared the PSW DAC2 to the Wyred DACs?

I currently own the PW Transport feeding a Wyred DAC1 via Black Cat 75 ohm cable. Im thinking about the PS DAC2 and using the HDMI I2S.
Besides the DAC comparo, what are your feelings on 75 ohm vs I2S?

Thanks

Emil, I sold my PW Transport (and I sometimes regret it) before I decided to also sell my PW DAC MK II and I can honestly say they are a match made in haven using the I2S connection. I know of others who have compared the PW MK II and the Wyred DAC1 and DAC2 and as nice as the Wyred are the PW MK II is in another league.
The I2S is a much better why to go then a 75 ohm cable if you have a choice.
If you have the PW Transport do your self a favor and GET a PW DAC MK II, whomever it is from.

agree with Hifial. i've wanted to ditch my pwt since installing the bridge, but can't bring myself to doing so. system sounds great streaming but when it's time for critical listening...i still reach for the shiny disc's. the pwt/pwd-mk2 combo via I2S connection sounds fantastic. tough to beat period when it come to hi-res burned to dvd imho.

Emil - the I2S is significantly better on the W4S DAC2 than the USB or S/PDIF inputs. You should be driving it with your transport I2S. Get a good cable, like the HDMI-12 on sale at partsconnexion.com With a USB to I2S converter, it is killer good.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio