PS Audio Directstream DAC?

Any thoughts on the PS Audio Directstream DAC used? Seems like a used one can still be relevant because of the software updates.

I’m looking for a very analog sounding DAC—I do not need every ounce of detail.

Open to other options too (used) in the 3k category.

w123ale10-11-2022 9:39pm

danager Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 883 posts 10-12-2022 at 07:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think the used DS DAC is the audio steal of the decade. In my system it sounds wonderful. Vocals tonally realistic without any digital glare. With the right recordings the soundstage has depth and width. It also provides details without fatigue. I don’t use a preamp as it has a remote volume control. This is comparable to other $6000 DACs and can easily be had for under half that. I haven’t heard the previous software revisions or the Edcor transformer upgrade but just having those as options to me only raises its value.
danager Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 883 posts 10-12-2022 at 03:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @blisshifi I've read some on the EDCORE transformer upgrades but no one really talks about it changes the sound. What is the sonic signature change with the transformer swap?
danager Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 883 posts 10-21-2022 at 09:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yep. I hope you enjoy yours as I do mine. Cheers,