direct stream 2-Stereophile review
has anyone read the review of the ps audio direct stream 2 in the latest Stereophile magazine? I just received this dac for a 30 day trial, possibly to replace my direct stream 1. Stereophile doesn’t generally post critical reviews but this one is among the most negative I’ve seen there. The main problem is with noise. i’m not technically knowledgeable enough to understand their graphs and statistics. the review is by John Atkinson, a very experienced authority. i know better than to substitute a reviewer’s judgment for my own but still it is concerning.
I opted to have my DSD MKI upgraded by JK Richards with his custom designed nickel transformers along with the VOCM caps. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The DAC is in an entirely different League now, so much more refined and musical. Highly recommended if you have a DSD MKI, and don’t want to drop the necessary coin to upgrade to the Mk II. Link to thread on upgrading your DSD MKI or MkII. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/modding-the-ps-audio-directstream-dac-mk1-and-mk2 |
