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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 under 12 months old and in excellent condition except for a small scratch 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
What are you really getting for A$7,500 here versus the market? Against your own comps, that sits a touch above the A$6,175 median and just under the A$7,502 75th percentile, so it reads as upper-fair rather than a bargain or an ask-out-of-line.
That makes it a sensible buy if the unit is clean, fully functional, and comes with the right accessories or remote. This model is well regarded for its resolving DAC stage and flexible upsampling/filtering, so a well-kept example can be a real long-term piece; the main upside is avoiding the uncertainty of unknown history on a digital component, especially if it’s been treated carefully and has had recent use.
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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