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| DAC's Streamer and Preamps You want a DAC that can keep up with the over 10K DAC’s? Give this one a try: The inside of the APS Audio Modified PS Audio Directstream DAC . This is one of the best sounding DAC’s that does not sound digital. The Limited Edition Signatur... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 All who have our upgraded DAC’s should try our new Balanced XLR Galvanic isolators. These work by isolating the ground path so the DAC will never have an issue with ground loops from the analog outputs. Ground loops are a major cause of noise a... | |
| Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1) All who have our upgraded DAC’s should try our new Balanced XLR Galvanic isolators. These work by isolating the ground path so the DAC will never have an issue with ground loops from the analog outputs. Ground loops are a major cause of noise a... | |
| Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1) This is one our best unit available. The Limited Edition Signature Series PLUS with all the new bridge II upgrades. | |
| JK Richards PS Audio DSD MKI transformer upgrade For the ones who has a Directstream MK2 with our transformers installed. We have a firmware that makes a large improvement in the sound quality. Much more detail and a more realistic sound stage. Download and unzip it to a USB thumb drive. The ... | |
| Needing DAC Advice For the ones who has a Directstream MK2 with our transformers installed. We have a firmware that makes a large improvement in the sound quality. Much more detail and a more realistic sound stage. Download and unzip it to a USB thumb drive. The ... | |
| DAC upgrade Have a Chord DAVE DAC. It sounds good. Still a little clinical and sterile. I couldn't agree more. A DSD DAC like the Directstream posted above is the closest sounding DAC to analog as I have heard. Unfortunately in stock form it is just not ... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 For the ones who has a Directstream MK2 with our transformers installed. We have a firmware that makes a large improvement in the sound quality. Much more detail and a more realistic sound stage. Download and unzip it to a USB thumb drive. The f... | |
| DAC upgrade Want a great DAC with an optional built-in streamer for a reasonable price? Here is one option. The Modified PS Audio Directstream DAC is a great option. This is one of the best sounding DAC's that does not sound digital. The Limited Editio... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 This one complete black unit is available now. More to come after the first of the year. This is our best unit available. The Limited Edition Signature Series PLUS with all the new bridge II upgrades. If you also need a bridge II card you are ... | |
| DAC experiences? A DDC is a great addition if you want to use a PC for streaming. If you have a high quality streamer with i2s out... no need for a DDC. Want a great DAC with a built-in streamer for a reasonable price? Here is one option. The Modified PS A... | |
| Just Get A Better DAC? A DDC is a great addition if you want to use a PC for streaming. If you have a high quality streamer with i2s out... no need for a DDC. Want a great DAC with a built-in streamer for a reasonable price? Here is one option. The Modified PS Au... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The larger / taller heat-sinks actually touch the top of the metal lid. We put a thermal pad between the heat-sink and the lid. This ends up using the complete top for additional heat dissipation. Works very well. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 As far as I understand, you replaced only one rectifier (for the Bridge). You don't want to replace all rectifiers with discrete ones because these heatsinks couldn't handle the heat or you can't heat the difference? First there is only one re... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 This product is called "Bridge ready" when ordering an upgrade. Note: You will need to send your bridge II card at the time of this upgrade. Available 1-2-2026 Notice the two larger heat-sinks and the pure copper shielding. |