PS Audio Directstream Dac so many for sale?

It is being discontinued and replaced by a mk2 version. 
The latest Sunlight firmware release was announced as the final update for DSD and DSJ. 

The new mk2 (release date unspecified but probably not this year) has different fpga’s and some other hardware upgrades. See PSA forums for all the specifics

Also, when you sell a lot, there will naturally be more on the used market.

ozzy

I am aware of the Mk2 version coming out but it will probably cost a fortune. I have a hunch the current DSD is worth keeping unless getting a serious upgrade $$$

Actually latest speculation is that mk2 won’t cost much more than DSD, but will not include a bridge option so external streamer will be required (mk2 not a one box streaming system).

Like any component that gets replaced, sure there will be deals to be had on the old technology. It’s like a seven year old dac, isn’t it? In dac years that’s pretty ancient. But yeah, probably good value. 

Depending on what you mean by “cost a fortune” you may be confusing the mk2 with the TSS, a product now on long term hold it seems (meaning at least a year likely longer out), which is likely to cost much more than DSD or mk2

PS Audio Directstream Dac so many for sale?

because a large number were originally sold, and over a long stretch of time

Mitch

If you haven’t already you might want to consider doing the transformer upgrade as that might make you even more satisfied with the current DS Sr. Even though mine has been replaced in the main system by the Aqua La Voce S3 and then the May KTE I still ordered the new transformers from Edcor and will have the mod done just to see if the improvement is as much as what’s been reported. With the recent parts shortages and price increases the Mk. II will most certainly be priced higher than Paul’s original guesstimate but no where near the also increased price of Ted’s two box signature DAC.

Also if your looking at the for sale ads through HiFiShark many of those are duplicates or triplicates depending on how many different places the seller has it posted for sale. 

@kren0006. About three weeks ago, Paul said he thinks both the Octave Streamer and the DS MKII should be out before the end of this year.  The streamer, maybe, but I bet the MKII will be closer to a March/April release.  Whenever, I am going to try to beta test one.  

But Paul's predictions on release dates are notoriously awful.  Let's see. 

As it is there is only one DSD for sale these days. I took the advice of many and had my Directstream dac modded with the Edcor  XS4400 transformers and I was lucky enough to get one of the last Jkrichards power supply boards. I am powering the analog section with a Keces P3 and I installed Synergistic Research purple fuses in both Keces and Directstream dac. Finally I had a Furutech NFC (R) installed on the dac. The Directstream dac and Keces P3 sound amazing. I think I have a classic dac. It will be interesting to see how the DS Mk2 compare to the modded DSD.