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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?

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I've owned both, the PerfectWave is nowhere near the level of performance of the DirectStream. 
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@audiodwebe

I’ll also add that I liked bth DACs, especially the DS and have owned a couple of them.

If you’re looking for a low cost streaming solution that sounds great you could look at a Bluesound Node 2i paired with a good sounding, low cost DAC like a Denafrips Aes II.

For less than the price of a PerfectWave you’ll have better sound and current tech.
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