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PS Audio DS w/Bridge II vs separate streamer/DAC

Thinking of upgrading my current rig (PSAudio PW w/BridgeII) which I use to stream Tidal and Qobuz using Roon.  I think the system sounds wonderful, but it is an older technology and have been thinking of upgrading to the Directstream for a while.  I realize it’s been discontinued but I don’t need the latest and greatest, nor do I want to spend the money for one.

But I recently got to looking at separates and am thinking of maybe going with something like a Denafrips Pontus II and a Lumin Mini U1 which, pricewise, would be in the ballpark of a used Directstream.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks.

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fuzztone
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Not to mention all the remote features. The bridge doe not do USB storage so I could not be less interested.

jim204
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I have had a direct comparison of my PS Senior and a Denafrips Terminator 2 DAC in my own system. Maybe I am just biased but I much preferred my Directstream as the music from it seemed more organic and ( I hate this word ) Analogue. The Terminator was by comparison dry and a bit too bright for me and it wasn't long before I just wanted it out of my system as I just wasn't enjoying the music. So it wasn't a great hit for me but, I really think you are going to have to listen to one of those players for yourself.

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