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| JK Richards PS Audio DSD MKI transformer upgrade It does not. The mods only work with the MK1 Sr. | |
| JK Richards PS Audio DSD MKI transformer upgrade Many months ago we set out to make the outgoing PS Audio Directstream MK1 with upgrades to the transformers and circuits, sound better than the "new" $8,000 PS Audio Directstream MK2. We finally did it with our Signature Series upgraded MK1 DAC. ... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 We finished our last MK2 transformer install yesterday. Wow... Many flaws. All digital boards standoffs were completely loose. The bolt that holds the power transformer was not even tightened. It was moving around inside the case. The i2s inputs ... | |
| JK Richards PS Audio DSD MKI transformer upgrade Here is the real reason the new MK2 is failing. It is filled with flaws and QC is awful. From the flawed grounding tabs to screws crossed threaded and many never tightened. Loose power transformers and many adapter boards hand soldered makes for... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 We are very excited about our new Signature Series Modded MK1 DAC. Before the new mod the DC offset averages between 3.6mv and as high as 12mv. No unit we ever received here was below 3.6mv. Most were about 7mv or more. With our new DC offset tun... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 emailists Thanks for your honest review of your MK2 upgrade. Enjoy! gme109 The signature series is not just the Rev2 transformers it's a complete system. As these DAC's get better and better sounding, the improvements get narrower however it... | |
| Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k The original Directstream MK1 with the correct mods can sound better than the new MK2. | |
| Comparing Directstream 1 and 2 Here is a new thread discussing both. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/modding-the-ps-audio-directstream-dac-mk1-and-mk2?page=5 | |
| Modifying PS Audio DirectStream DAC Here is a new thread. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/modding-the-ps-audio-directstream-dac-mk1-and-mk2?page=5 | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 I overlooked the reason some didn't think Snowmass 3.05 sounded better than other versions. We revisited this with the original Rev.1 transformers and the difference between the firmware is very close. We feel Windom or Sunlight do sound very goo... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The green LED indicates the external supply is power on and being used. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 We have decided to build and offer our external power boards.again. We have many request for them. PM if interested. plug and play solution that will allow you to use the internal PS or the external one. If no external PS i... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 No. The transformers are even different. . | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 With our nickel transformers and stock. To us it sounds like a fake top end and lack of low/mid dynamics. We like fpga1_208_Antero best. We also feel that both the MK1 and MK2 needs a preamp to sound it’s best just like most other DAC’s. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 Quote by georgeab "Can we purchase APS stickers like the ones shown above?" We started using these badges on our signature series DAC upgrades where we fine tune the DC offset and use the newer revised transformers in the MK1. |