How reliable is PS audio equipment?

I know PS audio equipment gets wonderful reviews, however, how reliable are they?

I hear on other sites that owners constantly complain about sending their equipment back for repairs.

Also, I recently heard from PS audio that their BHK preamp is only good for 20 years due to the design.

Anyone have any opinion on this?

onehorsepony06-30-2025 12:46am

jk_richards Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 165 posts 06-30-2025 at 08:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Directstream DAC's are built to last. We upgrade them currently and are hard to beat at any price. They simply sound awesome with the upgraded nickel transformers and power supply.
jk_richards Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 165 posts 07-01-2025 at 12:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yesiam_a_pirate If you want less distortion and a more realistic sound experience replace them cheap Edcor XS4400 audio transformers with custom nickel transformers and replace the cheap IEC AC inlet. Major improvement in sound quality.
jk_richards Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 165 posts 07-04-2025 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete PS Audio's best products are the Directstream DAC’s with exception to the Bridge cards (not good) and any of the BHK products. The power plants are not good for power amps. They do help on front end gear however they are not very reliable.
jk_richards Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 165 posts 07-06-2025 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @1kw Just upgrade your Directstream MK1 DAC with nickel audio transformers and all the other power supply upgrades (vocm mod ect...)