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Commercial PS Audio Direct Stream Junior Digital Analog Converter (DAC) PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC / Streamer – Silver | Immaculate | BoxedA fantastic opportunity to secure one of PS Audio’s most musically engaging DAC/streamers, presented here in as-new condition and finished in the ever-popular silver.The DirectStream Junior has earned a loyal following for good reason — it delivers a smooth, natural, and highly resolving presentation that draws you into the music without ever sounding clinical. Whether you're streaming or using it purely as a DAC, this unit performs well for its price
Against a typical used asking level of about A$5,664, this is a strong bargain at A$1,490, and it’s well below the A$3,485 lower quartile anchor from your database. For a buyer, that puts it in the “move quickly if it’s complete and working” zone rather than the “wait and watch” zone.
The appeal here is straightforward: PS Audio gear is generally respected for serious digital performance, with a clean, musical presentation and enough pedigree that older units still attract enthusiasts. If the unit is tidy, powers up properly, and includes the right remote, power supply, and any original accessories, the upside is excellent at this price; the main buyer focus should be on confirming reliable operation and that all inputs/outputs behave as expected.
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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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