jk_richards
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| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The assembly of the MK1 is defiantly better than the MK2. I have found many issues with the build quality of the new MK2 during the many mods of the MK2 we have done recently. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 Your not alone. They were the good days when Ted chimed in with his knowledge and suggestions on upgrades etc... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The MK2 doesn’t need VOCM caps. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 We feel the new firmware made a large improvement in sound quality. If I had to put numbers on it from 1-10 Stock MK1 6 Modded MK1 9 Stock MK2 with old firmware 8 Stock MK2 with new firmware 9 Modded MK2 with new firmware 10 | |
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| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 🎉 woohoo. Laminate should be here by the end of next week. From manufacture. - Raw material was just received in Monday and is currently being coated. - It is to be slit to width in the next 1-2 days. - It will then begin to stamp at beginning ... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 Quote: Just hoping everything is alright with Ted. Me to. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 Some weird stuff is going on at PS Audio forum. Ted has been silent. No firmware updates on the MK2 for over 2.5 months and no replies to questions regarding an ETA. Half of the advertised features still do not function and many are still havin... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The laminates have been delayed however we did find a new local source for them. Will update soon apsaudiotransformers.com | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 Any updates on the 8139 opamp modification? This wont be available till October / November. This is NOT DYI. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 The Nickel laminations are running late. There seem to be a shortage of this material now. Also, the price has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, we will have to raise the price of all our transformers. Current pre-paid orders will be honored. The new pr... | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 This will not be in kit form. We will perform the mod when available. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 If we decide to move forward, yes. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 This will not be in kit form. We will perform the mod when available. | |
| Modding the PS Audio Directstream DAC MK1 and MK2 I managed to get the 8139 opamps working with the stock power supply. I just had to beef up and modify the up stream regulators / filters. I now have a schematic of the analog board. Sound wise… Sweet. We feel this MK1 is now better sounding than... |