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Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Good hearing from you Todd.  Your mods look quite good.  JFET's have been popular for high end audio for quite some time.  I used them in a tube preamp I built many years ago.    
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Agree. Thanks for posting this. We feel these transformers are a much better investment than say $1000 power cables and it’s immediately noticeable and measurable. The MK1 upgrade makes a lot more sense for many instead of the large investment in... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
And our nickel transformers.    
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Here is the Edcor XS4400 in 1:2.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Attached is a sweep of the LUNDAHL LL1948Ag (silver) transformer for comparison. These transformers are some of the best and most expensive units made however are not that good in the DS.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
That may be true however without the Vocm mod and our nickel transformers in the MK1, it’s not a fair comparison. We have both the fully modified MK1 and the MK2 with our transformers, the input grounds fixed and 3M RF shielding setup to do instan... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Here is an FFT of our modded MK1 with our nickel transformers.  Much better than the stock unit and the new MK2.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
The weird thing is we have tripled our sales since leaving the PS Audio Forum and opening the website.  Should have done this a long time ago.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Below is a Post by Elk on the PS Audio Forum. He can’t even be honest with the forum members over there. He knows I can’t post on the PS Audio Forum to correct false information. He did in fact delete any post that praised our mods and / or post ... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
You will only get an invoice on checkout.  Further information will be sent.   
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
no.  We get an email when we get a message.  Only doing pre orders now.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Not sure what you’re doing wrong as no one else is having issues connecting with me using ether method you state. Have communicated with many people with no issues.  I’ll PM you now. We are backed up till November. We did add the Ag 1948. A little... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
I don’t recall us making them exact statements. The Custom nickel transformers do in fact increase the output level by 6dB because they are and were designed as a 1:2 transformer instead of the original 1:1 transformer that are installed in the MK... 
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
They have been shipping continuously to pre-orders.  
Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2
Unbelievable... It took PS Audio forum members over a week to discover and discuss this problem after my post exposing this issue was deleted by Elk. The ones who have the tabs missing or loose... This is not an easy fix as they rip off the copper...