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PS Audio Direct Stream
Sabai,My Preamp is a Pass Labs XP-10. Every day the Direct Stream seems to be getting better and better. 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Jl35, I agree with you it does sound strange.But, I just talked to Pass Labs and Reno HiFI and both said it is minimal in actual usage and the newer technology uses it more efficiently. Anyway, I ordered one (X350.8)to compare to my Pass Labs X350... 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Mtrot,From The Pass Labs website.In Class A the X350.8 35 watts.In Class A the X350.5 40 watts.Hifimaniac, odd that you would describe the Pass Labs Amp as bright. But I guess based on way we assemble our systems anything is possible. I have the E... 
What started you on the path to being audionut?
I built a few Heath kits as a lad. Later, when older, I was a salesman then a Manager at Radio Shack. That was during the time when Radio Shack merged (purchased) with Allied Radio and became Allied Radio Shack for a time.We sold all brands of Aud... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
I now have over 200 hours on the Direct Stream. Right now I am going straight into my Qol and then into the Amp. Thus, bypassing my Preamp. I'm really likening it this way.. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Yes, there are other units that can use the I2S via a HDMI cable. But, its too bad that one of the 2 HDMI inputs couldn't be just used as a regular HDMI input. So, I could use that input with my Oppo. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Yyzsantabarbara, I thought that the HDMI inputs could be used that way too. But, they can only connect other PS Units with I2S outputs. If you don't have any of those, those inputs are useless.Joecasey. I'm using XLR (AES) digital. I would like to... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp, Thank you for your excellent honest opinions and observations. I appreciate them, for they are stated clearly, unbiased and without regard to advertising revenue. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Try this http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/psaudio/1.html 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Six Moons just posted a review on the PS Audio Direct Stream. I don't like the writing style,(way too many words as useless chatter) but I think they liked it. 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
Any idea what it costs? 
Any thoughts on removing a preamp from your system
I am currently breakin in the new PS Audio Direct Stream Dac and I am running it straight into my Pass Labs X350.5 Amp.First listen was pretty rough, but today, 100 hours later, I am really liking the sound. Quite impressive. This weekend after I ... 
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I have bought from them. Fast shipping and good quality. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Thanks guys for the comments.With each passing day the DS seems to be getting better. By the end of this week it will have over 200 hours. So, at that time I will reconnect my Pass XP-10 Preamp to compare. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Well I have to admit that some of my initial negative comments on the Direct stream were self inflected.You see in my concern to get the best out of the Direct Stream, along with installing Synergistic Research fuses I also installed an Audio Magi...