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Offered is „Directstream DSD - DAC Bridge II“ by PS Audio as second-hand device from the category „Digital Streamer“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6552135618 ends on 20.10.2026 at 06:25 o'clock.
Good condition helps here, but €4,450 is still on the firm side for a used DirectStream DSD unless the package is unusually complete. Typical used asking prices for this model appear much lower, with working examples showing up around €2,490 and listings for the same DAC at €4,450 only when bundled with extras like a Streaming Bridge II and remote, so this one looks ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, this is still a well-liked ladderless/FPGA-based DAC with a big, spacious, slightly “analog” presentation that many listeners prize over more clinical modern rivals. If it’s truly clean, includes the box, remote, and any board upgrades or accessories, and you specifically want the DirectStream sound, it can be a satisfying buy — just make sure the extras are real, because at this price they matter a lot.
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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