PS Audio Directstream DAC?

P$ Audio always offers full list for trade in. I bought mine from them for $3384 with some junky trades. Now they will give me $5999 for it.

That said, trade-ins go to The Music Room so yes, the market will be flooded. And firmware updates are long over.

I’ve had no trouble so they are probably OK used.

USB connection once required a reboot (off of standby) to renew the handshake but I feel that is a fairly common problem with USB DACs. Another DAC of mine required a physical unplugging of the USB-A end of the cable.

Yes newer is better from a parts age POV

Analog sound is a folly for me. I just spun thanks I’ll eat it here and was happy that it sounded as good as my digital pb system.

@blisshifi and others thanks so much for the helpful guidance! I think I know what I should pursue. I’ll be ordering soon and will report in.

Just got a used Directstream—first hour of listening = fantastic!

Digital glare gone. Phew.

Yep.  I hope you enjoy yours as I do mine.

Cheers,