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Opinions about Daniel Hertz
If you've come looking for solid info from owners of Daniel Hertz gear, look elsewhere. Just a bunch of biased dudes who've never heard any of the gear, mouthing off.   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Are there any reviews from someone who upgraded their DSD MkI DAC from the original APS transformers and VOCM  mods to the new Signature series plus?  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
The DSD DAC already sounded good, before the upgrades, and better after the upgrades. Of course there's always room for improvements, by upgrading more of the internal components.   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
How much of an improvement are the new signature series MKI transformers, and is a trade in possible?  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
If I had to rate the value of audio products purchased or mods I've done over the years, the APS DSD MkI mod is at the top of the list. It transformed a decent DAC into a total beast. The value proposition is off the charts.   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
I hope PS Audio irons out these quality control issues before too long. At some point I’d like to upgrade to the MKII, as I’m sure future firmware updates will improve the sound quality, like with the MKI.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Although I haven't head the MKII, I couldn't be happier with my decision to have my MKI modded. Every listening session is a deeply satisfying experience.   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Has there been any kind of official statement explaining Ted's absence?   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Thanks for your input. Was entertaining the thought of upgrading to the MK2 and having it modded with the nickel transformers and caps. Seems like it's not a huge difference though, plus after reading through posts on PS Audio's forum, many are co... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Hi Richard, just curious what you think of the modded MKII with the latest FPGA update,  compared to the modded MKI? I know before you mentioned that the MKII  was only slightly better.    
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
I read that post the other day, and that it was going to be deleted in 6 days. Just hoping everything is alright with Ted.    
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
I bit off topic, but was wondering if anyone knows what happened to Ted Smith? Looks like he hasn't posted since June 2nd.   
Build a Faraday cage around your equipment.
RFI and EMI is everywhere, and is constantly bombarding our audio equipment and us 24/7. And it's only getting worse with the roll out of 5G and so called Smart meters. You would be wise to protect not only your audio gear, but yourself from the d... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Glad I jumped in before the supply chain issues kicked in.  Any updates on the 8139 opamp modification?   
Build a Faraday cage around your equipment.
Practical steps I take to reduce EMI and RFI. I  place a shielding Faraday fabric under each piece of audio gear. I also place Shakti Stones on top of my digital gear. Got rid of all fluorescent and LED bulbs in the house, and replaced them wit...