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PS Audio Perfectwave Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Selling my reliable PS audio PerfectWave DAC MKII. Made in USA. It 's dac, streamer and pre amp. no original box but can be shipped via pack & send The PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MKII is much better than the additional Roman numeral that differentiates it from the MKI would make it appear. The upgrade from MKI to MKII is a major step forward for PS Audio. Inclusion of a new digital input board, asynchronous USB to 24/192, and the Digital Lens have truly elevated this DAC. To be honest I thought the original PWD MKI was a MidFi component
This sits in PS Audio’s well-regarded digital sweet spot: a serious, audiophile-grade source component that’s still sought after for its refined, slightly relaxed presentation and strong feature set. At A$1,650, it’s above the A$1,300 median but still below the A$1,825 75th percentile for recent comps, so I’d call it fair rather than ambitious.
For a good example, that makes it a sensible buy if you want a capable digital front end without jumping into current-new pricing. The upside here is usually sound quality first: smooth, detailed, and musically forgiving, with enough pedigree to hold its own in a revealing system. If it’s complete and functioning properly, the main question is simply condition and included accessories, not value.
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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