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Angeboten wird „DirectStream DAC MK2“ von PS Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4909460539 endet am 21.09.2026 um 13:32 Uhr.
Listed at €5,900 for good condition, this PS Audio DirectStream DAC MK2 is ambitiously priced against the typical used market, sitting well above the 75th percentile of €3,939 and the median of €2,188 from 66 recent EUR comparables. While the unit is in good condition, the asking price exceeds the top quarter of the market by nearly €2,000, making it a hard sell unless it includes rare accessories or is pristine original-owner stock.
The DirectStream DAC MK2 remains a top-tier choice for its lush, musical sound and robust streaming capabilities via the Network Bridge, handling DSD and high-res PCM with ease. Its analog stage is widely praised for warmth and detail, and it offers extensive input flexibility including I²S and USB. However, at this price point, buyers should verify the inclusion of the original power cord, remote, and Network Bridge, and confirm no upgrades or modifications have altered the factory sound, as these factors rarely justify such a premium over the median.
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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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