PS Audio vs NAD M12


I am new to HEA and am building out my first system.  I want a DAC as part of that system as well as a Turntable.

I have been looking at used equipment....NAD M12 with the BLU bridge and also like the PS Audio DSD programmable DAC.
The NAD does have a pre amp and is MQA compatible.  I like the idea of the PS Audio’s ability to continually upgrade the DAC.

Havent heard either system yet.  Any thoughts/opinions is much appreciated 
razorbraun

Showing 1 response by ejr1953

Back in the day I owned lots of NAD products, a full "Masters Series" stack being the last NAD setup.  Though I loved the sound and simplicity of the features, most of my components needed service.  My M3's display screen went crazy and display hieroglyphics, the M5 transport got "stuck" and wouldn't open.  My prior setup had a receiver which would drop the right channel (three weeks after the warranty expired).

I now own a PS Audio P15, DirectStream transport and DAC.  I can tell you that since I bought the DAC, every time Ted Smith creates a new version of the firmware, I've applied it, with excellent results!  And the few times I've contacted PS Audio for support, they are consistently excellent!