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PS auido Direct stream Dac

Hi I am looking to buy a Dac, now i have Cambridge Audio 851N network player.I am looking at the PS audio Direct Stream Dac with the Bridge 11 and the Holo  Audio May Dac KTE, I have a cd player ,but not many cds so most of the time it would used to stream Qobuz ,I also have a nice vinyl set up which i use about 1/2 the time. My ? does anyone have heard both of these dacs ,if so which sounds most like vinyl, I am 64  so I am trying to decide if these are worth the $ or should i just stick with the CA 851N ,any opinions will help .Thanks Lloyd
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jjss49
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i agree with many of the comments made, from @verdantaudio and others

there are so many very good dacs out there in the $2000 and up range, each has lovely (if somewhat differently presented) soundscapes

the ps ds will see new lows in used prices soon, maybe approaching 2 grand....without a doubt

not to take anything away from its luscious smooth dimensional sound... those who are not in the ’must have newest most recently reviewed hot sh&t’ camp can buy for very very attractive prices and enjoy the beautiful music it makes
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not that it matters that much for most, but i believe ps audio announced the ds model has received its last firmware update... so there will be no more revisions to improve the sound

they are coming out with a new platform soon for their programmable dac
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