PS AUDIO PERFECT WAVE MKII


Hello,
Ps audio manufacturer states that it has an internal pramp on this dac.

I wonder if the mk2 gives better results with is own internal preamp or adding an external preamp could give better results? Are anyone had a chance to make the comparison?

Thank you!
thenis

Showing 1 response by mcondon

I used it with a preamp, which I much preferred. Amp-direct, the DAC sounded a bit shrill and the soundstage collapsed. Even Paul McGowan, the head of PS Audio, who initially claimed amp-direct sounded best, ended up buying an Aesthetix Calypso and concluded that his system sounded much better when that preamp was inserted between the PW2 and his amp.