PS Audio DirectStream DAC

[2fastdriving]

Originally Posted by John57

The music sample that was used during the DirectStream demo was Shelby Lynne’s title track from her 2008 release of 'Just a little lovin’. That was all the time we had before the next group that needed to hear the DirectStream. It did not take much time at all to compare the two DAC's That all I can say about the DirectStream at this time.

Great song. I have it in several formats, and vinyl destroys them all ;-)

[PLK]

New review:

PS Audio DirectStream DAC | AudioStream

[antipop]

Originally Posted by PLK

New review:

PS Audio DirectStream DAC | AudioStream

Interesting review and looks like a worthy piece. Now I still have to wait for the upgrade to be available internationally.

[Ricjor1]

Well, should I upgrade from the Perfectwave DAC II to the Directstream or keep the Perfectwave DAC II and upgrade my transport from a NAD 565bee CD player to a PS Audio PerfectWave Transport? I just upgraded my preamp and this will be my last upgrade for a long time. Your suggestions are appreciated!

[scirica]

I need to borrow a DS DAC and hook it up to my Silenzio. Let's just say I'm very curious.

[Ricjor1]

I just received my DirectStream DAC and right out of the box it sounds better than the PerfectWave DAC II. Unfortunately, I'm hearing a popping sound. I'm using a 1/2 meter Wireworld Gold Starlight Coaxial cable. It's my understanding that the popping sound is static, which is caused by a poor match between the cable and DirectStream DAC. I'm using a NAD 565bee as a transport and don't want to change it right now, but would love some suggestions on how to resolve my problem. I've already talked to PS Audio and they told me to run a test. I ran the test and it didn't indicate an error.

[Vhiner]

Originally Posted by Ricjor1

I just received my DirectStream DAC and right out of the box it sounds better than the PerfectWave DAC II. Unfortunately, I'm hearing a popping sound. I'm using a 1/2 meter Wireworld Gold Starlight Coaxial cable. It's my understanding that the popping sound is static, which is caused by a poor match between the cable and DirectStream DAC. I'm using a NAD 565bee as a transport and don't want to change it right now, but would love some suggestions on how to resolve my problem. I've already talked to PS Audio and they told me to run a test. I ran the test and it didn't indicate an error.

I assume you have rebooted the DAC, but if you haven't, that solved the popping problems I encountered. I have only heard of compatibility problems with USB wire and the DS. I've yet to hear of non-defective SPDIF wire causing problems. I would also be sure to never hot swap wire of any kind with a high end DAC. Static shock can really mess with all that circuitry. FWIW.

[Ricjor1]

Originally Posted by Vhiner

I assume you have rebooted the DAC, but if you haven't, that solved the popping problems I encountered. I have only heard of compatibility problems with USB wire and the DS. I've yet to hear of non-defective SPDIF wire causing problems. I would also be sure to never hot swap wire of any kind with a high end DAC. Static shock can really mess with all that circuitry. FWIW.

Reboot, as in turn off and back on?

[Vhiner]

Originally Posted by Ricjor1

Reboot, as in turn off and back on?

Best practice is to turn it off in the back. Unplug your power cord and wait 2 or 3 minutes, then fire it back up.

[Ricjor1]

Originally Posted by Vhiner

Best practice is to turn it off in the back. Unplug your power cord and wait 2 or 3 minutes, then fire it back up.

Thanks. I will reboot it tomorrow morning. It has about 3 hours on it and the popping appears to be gone