Ozzy: You have zero risk buying the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC since PS Audio has a 100% money back return policy. If the unit does not sound okay, you can return it and get your money back. In addition, PS Audio Customer Support is terrific if you need it.
Please see this link for the PS Audio return policy.
http://www.psaudio.com/returns-and-security/
I agree with you that many hi-end units require a break in time. For example, I own the Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC and their manual says the unit requires about 100-500 hours of break in time. My unit sounded much better after about 200 hours of use. It is fully broken in now and sounds terrific.
When you get the unit, please give us your impressions out of the box and again after some break in time.
Please see this link for the PS Audio return policy.
http://www.psaudio.com/returns-and-security/
I agree with you that many hi-end units require a break in time. For example, I own the Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC and their manual says the unit requires about 100-500 hours of break in time. My unit sounded much better after about 200 hours of use. It is fully broken in now and sounds terrific.
When you get the unit, please give us your impressions out of the box and again after some break in time.