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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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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... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Tonyptony, Your break in method sounds like a good idea, I will follow that.My interconnects are the HiDiamond XLR3's. I do have others but at this time (low hours) I will keep everything as is until I have more hours on it.Fsmithjack, Thank you f... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Well, I just plugged in the PS Audio Direct Stream direct for the first time direct into my Pass Labs X350.5 Amp.First impression... Not much, very closed in soundstage, and limited upper frequencies. I don't see how anyone could think this unit i... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Erikminer,Tonyptony,Kernelbob Thank you for your comments. Sabai, You've got to order one. Fsmithjack, Thank you for your impressions. My DS unit is on the Fed Ex truck for todays delivery. Have you by chance tried it direct to an Amp? I think tha... 
Led Zeppelin in Hi-rez
I also own many versions of the Led Zep catalog. The best versions before the new HiRez download was the Japanese SHM's. In comparison to the new HiRez downloads the SHM's still are very close. 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
Here is my own personal ranking of outlets. ( based on what I presently own).1. Furutech GTX-D R2. Oyaide R13. Maestro4. Hubble from Audience5. Synergistic Tesla SE 
Help ripping a single SACD?
I have a Tascam CDR. I have copied SACD's via my Cary 306 SACD player using the analog outs to a quality CDR. I know my copy is only 16/44, but they sound great!.My reasoning is that using the analog outs is what we actually amplify and hear, so w... 
PS Audio Direct Stream
My Direct Stream has been shipped! Should get it sometime next week. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I'm interested as to how the PS DirectStream stacks up. 
Does AC Power Cord to Linear Power Supply matter?
I purchased a Linear power supply for my DSPeaker unit that works with my Fathom F-113 subs. A quality power cord did provide better performance. 
How Much Does Your Favorite Band Cost?
Bieber would have to pay me a million to listen. 
PS Audio Direct Stream
Mattnshilp, Thank you for your posting. I look forward to your comparisons of those Dacs with the Direct Stream. Is the Lampizator more expensive than the PS Direct Stream?