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PS Audio Directstream DAC MKII (DAC). Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Up for sale PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk II. Now retail price is $ 14,000. It is still under warranty . Purchased new from local retailer in June/2023 at Class A Audio in Melbourne . It is excellent condition , no scratches , .this has being sitting around not being used... Can provide proof of purchase and still have the original packaging so can courier interstate Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PayPal or cash on pick up Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Jason Huynh 0 Comments AUD $5,800 Date: October 19,
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price point, this is fairly priced to slightly keen, not a bargain-bin ask: A$5,800 sits below the A$6,175 median but well above the A$3,253 25th percentile for recent AUD comps. For a clean like-new piece, that puts it in the respectable middle of the market rather than the discounted end.
The appeal here is straightforward: this is a well-regarded DAC/streamer known for a very natural, analog-leaning presentation, strong timing, and enough resolution to anchor a serious system without sounding clinical. In like-new condition, the upside is reduced risk and better resale than a tired example, so if the original packaging and accessories are included, it’s a sensible buy for someone wanting a high-end digital front end without paying top-of-market asking.
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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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