T+A DAC200 vs PSAudio Direct Stream MkII vs MCD12000?

That is an unusual trio for comparison so I’m not surprised you haven’t received any feedback. I’m curious: have you heard all three DACs or are you considering auditioning these three and are wondering if they’re appropriate choices for consideration?

I have direct experience with the DAC200 as I own it and have auditioned a number of competing units in that price range. Happy to try to answer questions if you have them. I understand the MkII version of the PSAudio to be quite good, but haven’t auditioned it.

the Mac?  My previous experience of auditions and my dealer’s direct experience is that digital is not their fast ball. At least yet. Perhaps this one is different.

Outside of the Mac (which is an obvious outlier, though intriguing because of the CD player aspect, and choice of running tube or SS output stage), why do you see the DAC200 and PSA DS MkII an unusual comparison?  I agree MAC is not on top of, or has not been on top of their DAC game to date - I am running now with the DA2 built into my C2700, and while it is actually quite decent, I feel there is room for improvement now that my source is an Aurender N200.

Any thoughts you have on the DAC200 vs. anything else you have directly compared it to, or just on it's own merits is appreciated.

Why just these three when there are tons of great DACs out there these days?  Unless I’m missing something I think you’d be better off sharing what DAC you’re using now and what specific improvements and sound characteristics you’re looking for.  There are probably several others very well worth considering that would coincide with your individual tastes/preferences.  Just my $0.02 FWIW.

As posted above, I currently use the DA2 module in my McIntosh MC2700.  My "next DAC" budget is ~$6-$8k, and based reading many reviews (unfortunately going to an audio salon and listening to DACs is not an option in my medium-sized town) I've consistently come back to the DAC200 and PSA DS MkII as my prime candidates.  Holo and Denafrips have also come on and off the list at different times.  All thoughts welcome.