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Buying Used DACs

Hi. I have the opportunity to purchase a demo PS Audio Direct Stream Junior at a decent price. As it is no longer in production and PS Audio says (I contacted them) they may not have the parts to service it, how comfortable would you be in buying it? The seller is offering a 90 day warranty. Thanks for your input.

zoey1810
zoey1810 OP
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I should note it is said to be in excellent condition.

soix
9,456 posts
 

No thanks. Too many other excellent DAC options out there today to mess with older tech that might not be repairable. Price is not everything.

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oddiofyl
3,832 posts
 

I would pass.   It will probably give a good service life but PS Audio has it on their obsolete/ no longer serviced list.  

Soix nailed it, so many great DACs.   Never has there been a better time to buy a DAC no matter what your budget is

Personally I like to save a little and stretch the budget for that next level piece.  The DAC is your source, maybe you have all of your digital sources plugged in like I do.  

You want to make sure you love the sound,  try to demo some below,  at , and beyond your target budget and let your ears decide. 

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