So the PS Audio offerings are garbage?
You need to play it through them their top transport/DAC to fully appreciate them.
Star in your lane
I’m listening to a CD recorded by a studio run by a VERY well known high end audio manufacturer. Even without taking into account the final price of $37, the age old advice that say’s, "Stay in your lane" applies here.
Just because someone can design an amp doesn’t mean they know anything about recording.
And before anyone asks, I’ve had a lifetime playing both live and recording with jazz legends.