Most, but not all D2C brands will cost 50-80% less than their "traditional retail" equivalents because they do not have to have added margins for distributors and retailers. PS Audio is slightly different in that when they went D2C in the US, they did not change their pricing.
What should I do - PS Audio DAC with or without Preamp
Question for the insightful A-gon community. I have a Schiit Freya + preamp, but...just bought a PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC w/ preamp capabilities. Given my modest set-up (I've listed my system), should I continue with the Freya+ or bypass it and use the DS Jr. as a preamp. Other than streaming my library and Qobuz with Roon, I only play CDs - if that matters.