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Offered is „PerfectWave DirectStream DAC incl. Bridge II ****PRICE DROP TO 2.190EUR incl. ship. to EU****“ 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 5641724780 ends on 22.10.2026 at 07:07 o'clock.
At €2,490, this PS Audio DirectStream (good condition) is a strong deal in the current used market, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €1,978 and significantly under the median of €3,732 from 12 recent EUR listings. While comparable MK1 units with upgrades like APS have appeared around €2,500 and a Bridge-equipped MK2 listed near €4,450, your price lands in the bargain zone for this well-regarded DAC, especially given its solid condition.
The DirectStream remains a favorite for its warm, musical sound and exceptional DSD handling, often praised as “the worst measuring, best sounding DAC” due to its analog-like richness. At this price, you’re getting a high-end DAC that originally cost €6,000 (≈$8,200 today) for less than half its original value, with meaningful upside if it includes original accessories or has been owner-maintained. This is a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking top-tier sound without MK2-level spending.
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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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