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Offered is „Directstream inkl. Bridge II Streamer“ 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 1571034175 ends on 24.12.2026 at 12:37 o'clock.
The PS Audio DirectStream remains a distinctive, highly regarded FPGA DAC/preamp, and at €1,500 this is a genuine bargain. That price sits well below the €2,007 25th-percentile figure from 17 recent comparable listings, versus a €3,665 median and €4,639 75th percentile.
Its appeal is the unusually comprehensive digital architecture: PCM and DSD are internally processed through PS Audio’s proprietary DSD engine, with USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, I²S, balanced and RCA connectivity. It is known for a clear, fluid, substantial presentation, and the built-in volume control can simplify a minimalist system. At this money, a clean, fully working example with remote and current firmware is an easy recommendation; verify the display, inputs and output stage before purchase.
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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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