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Offered is „DirectStream Junior DAC High-End DA-Wandler“ by PS Audio as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9211633383 ends on 08.11.2026 at 13:30 o'clock.
This DAC sits in a respected sweet spot in PS Audio’s line: a serious, musical performer that still has a strong following on the used market. At €1,799, it lands well below the €1,998 25th percentile and far under the €3,887 median, so this reads as a genuine bargain rather than just a fair ask.
That kind of pricing makes it easy to justify if you want a no-nonsense high-end digital front end with a reputation for a smooth, spacious presentation and strong upgrade support in the ecosystem. A clean example at this level is exactly the sort of used buy enthusiasts should lean toward; just make sure the usual basics are in order, like stable operation, remote/accessories, and any firmware or module history if applicable.
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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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