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PS Audio Perfectwave vs Directstream DAC

I've been both told, and have read, that the newer version of the DAC is superior in quite a noticeable amount over the older one.  But here's my question:  If only using it to stream music via the Bridge II, is there still going to be an improvement in sound quality since both units use the same Bridge?

Thanks, and stay safe.
audiodwebe

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cal3713
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I’ve owned both. Unlike most, there was something about the DS that just doesn’t work for my ears. I upgraded twice, and both times sold the DS. Rebought a PWD the first time and then moved on to an Audio Mirror T3 SE that I find quite a bit superior to both.  I've also had a Shiit Bifrost 2, Matrix X sabre pro, iFi iDSD pro, Holo Audio May, & Lampizator Amber 3 in my system for auditions.  

Obviously I’m the odd man out on the Directstream impression, so YMMV. They are completely different DACs though and if there’s a house sound it’s because of power supply and input boards.
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@audiodwebe Thanks.  I genuinely wish I knew the reason I don't like the DSD.  Would be useful to learn what's going on so I could understand my ears better.  High noise floor and rolled off bass (two measured properties of the DSD) don't capture it.  
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