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PS Audio Directstream DAC MkII Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Up for sale is my PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk II. Purchased new from local retailer in April 2024 so a little over 12 months old and in excellent condition except for a small mark on the top glass plate that is impossible to picture… Best DAC I’ve had through my system but got the itch to mix things up, simplify and minimise the box count! Also have the matching Airlens streamer that will be listed separately once I take a couple of photos. Can provide proof of purchase and still have the original packaging so can courier inte
At A$7,000, this used PS Audio DirectStream sits above alternatives like a solid mid-tier DAC from Chord or dCS, which often deliver comparable resolution for A$5,000-6,000. Against our recent comps—median A$5,915, ranging A$5,076 to A$6,542—it's ambitious, especially with unknown condition; you'd need pristine shape and full provenance to justify it.
Buyers, verify the FPGA firmware version—outdated ones miss key updates affecting soundstaging and detail—and check for the original power supply, remote, and network bridge, as substitutes degrade performance. Probe service history too; these run hot, and fan or clock failures crop up post-5 years. Haggle to A$6,200 if cosmetic wear shows.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
PS Audio, a pioneering American hi-fi brand, traces its roots to 1973 when co-founder Paul McGowan launched the company in California alongside Stan Warren. Emerging from the analog golden age, it debuted with a standalone phono preamplifier, reflecting McGowan's early passion for vinyl playback honed through radio station connections and encounters with audio enthusiasts. The brand quickly evolved, embracing digital audio in the 1980s by releasing one of the first high-end CD players, the PS Audio CD-1, soon after Philips and Sony introduced the format.
Today, PS Audio specializes in premium electronics, including power amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and integrated amplifiers, with a hallmark focus on power conditioning via innovative AC regenerators known as Power Plants. These devices, born from Stan Warren's mid-1980s discovery that oversized transformers enhance audio performance, remain a cornerstone. The lineup also encompasses digital lenses for refining streaming and disc playback, alongside select analog components, though it eschews speakers, headphones, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, PS Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its bold engineering and unwavering pursuit of musical purity. Celebrating 50 years in 2023, it occupies a niche as an innovator rather than a mass-market player, appealing to buyers who prioritize transformative power delivery and digital refinement in sophisticated systems.
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