PS Audio DS dac is so overrated. I did a shoot out against Chord Quetest, TT, and a local Australian DAC. The DS sound overly warm and bloated… which is why some people like it and think it sounds analog because it doesn’t sound harsh or ‘digital’. But good analog is not overly warm or bloated… suffice to say all of the other dacs were much better. You can buy much better especially at that price. If you’re choosing between it and the Holo Audio May then Holo Audio definitely. I’ve heard that Dac too. DS isn’t even in the running. If you’re open to suggestions then I can highly recommend the Doge 7 dac. It’s quite exceptional
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