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PS Audio DirectStream DAC or Aqua Formula xHD

Any of you have auditioned these 2 DACs can you please tell me the differences in sound signature and is the price difference worth it ?
I'm looking for a very good DAC to use with a Melco music server.
The DAC will be used in a speaker system with Thiel CS 3.7 and also a headphone rig with Hifiman Susvara and Kennerton Odin.

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thieliste OP
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@sbonamo thanks for your input, i still was not able to build my rig yet but after auditioning a lot of gear in the past few years my choice is Totaldac and most likely the D1-Direct which is the best one box solution from Totaldac.Will also get the D1-streamer.
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thieliste OP
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@emcdade  thanks for your input, yes i am familiar with R2R as i have auditioned extensively to the full Totaldac Twelve 4 boxes one of the best i've auditioned to date.Also auditioned the Aries Cerat Kassandra 2 Sig wich is also outstanding but way too expensive for me.I'm therefore considering the Totaldac Seven with separate streamer and reclocker or eventually the new Aqua Formula xHD paired with a Melco music server.



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