Three way shootout...
None of them will support SACD without HDMI. This one will though: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BYBDA3&utm_source=Email+Newsletters&utm_camp... |
I can only speak about the DS DAC (not Jr.) and being able to run Ethernet cable from the server in another room is an advantage for me not to mention the sound is awesome. I have 3 systems, one on each floor using the same server source and Ethernet connections. PS Audio is coming out with another firmware update very soon and I expect another SQ improvement in this already fine sounding DAC. Every time they introduce a firmware update it's like a new component. |
cvalle, I have the Perfectwave DAC and transport. Hopefully will get the Directstreams in the next year. The DSJr looks appealing also but I don’t all that much about it. I see that limniscate came to the same conclusion I did ......the Yggy and Codex are on par with one another. Oh, I certainly hope not Bob! ;) |
Which PS Audio DAC did you get? I'm leaning slightly to the DSJr because of the built-in Bridge II (which I understand is internally connected to the DAC via the much ballyhooed I2S, someone correct me if I'm wrong), and the strong support Paul, Ted and friends show for their customers in the form of free firmware upgrades that are actually performance enhancements rather than simply bug fixes. The slightly leaning grew recently with the announcement that a Bridge II update will support MQA (not fully decoding, but passing the high-res through). Chris V |
I own the Gungnir (not multibit) and have to say it it quite good despite not being multibit. So, I can only assume the Yggy will be even better. Unfortunately, I heard an Ayre Codex, and the Gungy has been replaced. I hate to add another manufacturer, but Ayre Codex is a killer for the money.- And in your price range. B |
