# DACs **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/dacs/34.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [PMG 512 streamer won't initialize](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-streamer-wont-initialize/44330)
**Author:** [@flenser55](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/flenser55)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-streamer-wont-initialize/44330 "2026-06-23T22:12:35Z")
This morning my streamer dot was green, but wasn’t discoverable by either JPlay or Qobuz. I tried the new 3.0.6 DAC firmware streamer resync trick—turn off with logo button, long press on logo button until relay click an… --- ## [Perfectwave DAC MK1 plays all except my FLAC files on my pc](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-dac-mk1-plays-all-except-my-flac-files-on-my-pc/44366)
**Author:** [@Kari](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Kari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-dac-mk1-plays-all-except-my-flac-files-on-my-pc/44366 "2026-06-22T10:34:07Z")
I tried everything. Since couple of months it is not possible to play my flac files from my pc. I use mconnect and i see them and can also play them on my phone. The Dac is seeing them but it does not load and stop at 0 … --- ## [RCA Jack defect on Directstream MK 1](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rca-jack-defect-on-directstream-mk-1/44333)
**Author:** [@wgs57](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/wgs57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rca-jack-defect-on-directstream-mk-1/44333 "2026-06-17T08:36:50Z")
Hello everyone. I have trouble with the RCA output jacks of my DirecStream DAC MKI. The outer barrel has come away from the RCA jack on both channels. I am the second owner. I can use the XLR outputs of course but I woul… --- ## [PMG Signature 512 DAC manual needs updated …](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-signature-512-dac-manual-needs-updated/44253)
**Author:** [@flenser55](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/flenser55)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-signature-512-dac-manual-needs-updated/44253 "2026-06-15T14:06:53Z")
… to reflect new features and UI since firmware 3.0.3 dropped. — Chris --- ## [PWD mk2 via I2s to Amanero? how it\`s work?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwd-mk2-via-i2s-to-amanero-how-it-s-work/44326)
**Author:** [@psjr](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/psjr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwd-mk2-via-i2s-to-amanero-how-it-s-work/44326 "2026-06-13T20:13:12Z")
Please help me connect the Sky Song Amanero via the i2s input to the PWD mk2. I tried soldering a crossover cable, but nothing works. I used this diagram from Ai. Sorry for my poor English, I’m using a translator. --- ## [PerfectWave DirectStream MK2 DAC W/ Shanling ET3 transport](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-directstream-mk2-dac-w-shanling-et3-transport/44307)
**Author:** [@nespo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/nespo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-directstream-mk2-dac-w-shanling-et3-transport/44307 "2026-06-12T19:14:34Z")
I just picked up the Shanling ET3 Digital Transport. Great little unit, even though the price seems to have increased since its initial release. I have this unit connected to my PerfectWave DirectStream MK2 DAC using i2… --- ## [PMG 512 vs Grimm MU2 vs Meitner MA3i?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-vs-grimm-mu2-vs-meitner-ma3i/43611)
**Author:** [@pinwa](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/pinwa)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-vs-grimm-mu2-vs-meitner-ma3i/43611 "2026-06-10T21:30:51Z")
I’m curious if anyone on here has compared the PMG 512 to the Grimm MU2 with Roon? I’ve had a friend lend me his MU2 and it sounds better than either the Innuos Pulsar or Eversolo A8 going into my Holo May KTE DAC. For… --- ## [Streamers: AirLens Vs. PMG’s](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/streamers-airlens-vs-pmg-s/44052)
**Author:** [@gedlis](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gedlis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/streamers-airlens-vs-pmg-s/44052 "2026-05-27T16:59:38Z")
Hi Everyone, For those who had the opportunity to compare: When used with the PMG512 DAC, what is your preference for a streamer between the AirLens and the PMG’s onboard streamer? Thanks, Guy --- ## [Eversolo T8 vs PMG 512 Streamer](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/eversolo-t8-vs-pmg-512-streamer/44115)
**Author:** [@jtsnead](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtsnead)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/eversolo-t8-vs-pmg-512-streamer/44115 "2026-05-06T14:11:53Z")
Ok anyone else doing this comparison? I originally bought the T8 and Z10 DAC to replace my Airlens and SGD but the Z10’s I2S inputs went bad so I put the SGD back in and preferred the sound to the Z10. I returned the Z… --- ## [PMG512DAC and 256DSD Support](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg512dac-and-256dsd-support/44104)
**Author:** [@bladeraptor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bladeraptor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg512dac-and-256dsd-support/44104 "2026-05-04T13:53:09Z")
Hi Folks Looking for insight around what the PMG 512 DAC can / should be able to support, format and ‘bit rate’ wise? In this case DSD 256 going into the PMG512. I notice that from my Antipodes K50 local SSD via USB in… --- ## [Noise in both channels of Digital Link III](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/noise-in-both-channels-of-digital-link-iii/44082)
**Author:** [@Solo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Solo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/noise-in-both-channels-of-digital-link-iii/44082 "2026-05-04T11:47:49Z")
Just acquired a used Digital Link III today and installed it in my system. It works well, but I am hearing intermittent noise in both channels when there’s no audio from the source. The noise sounds like what you would… --- ## [I2S pinouts on StellarGold DAC and Onix Zenith XST20 transport](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-pinouts-on-stellargold-dac-and-onix-zenith-xst20-transport/43993)
**Author:** [@BruceAB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BruceAB)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-pinouts-on-stellargold-dac-and-onix-zenith-xst20-transport/43993 "2026-04-30T18:29:13Z")
I am attempting to connect an Onix Zenith XST20 transport to the StellarGold DAC via an I2S connector. The XST20 has an FPGA that allows the I2S pinouts to be configured in ten different ways. I have noticed is that appe… --- ## [Hiss with Directstream mkii and certain tube amps](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/hiss-with-directstream-mkii-and-certain-tube-amps/44012)
**Author:** [@winterludes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/winterludes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/hiss-with-directstream-mkii-and-certain-tube-amps/44012 "2026-04-22T02:16:11Z")
I’m getting a hiss with my Directstream DAC and certain tube amps. It sounds like white noise, very steady, a bit lower pitch than whtie noise. The strangest thing is that the noise is not there with no music playing, i… --- ## [Stellar Gold DAC and Preamp new Firmware](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-gold-dac-and-preamp-new-firmware/36877)
**Author:** [@aaronm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aaronm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-gold-dac-and-preamp-new-firmware/36877 "2026-04-09T13:11:58Z")
Hey all! We have released new firmware for both the Stellar Gold DAC and the Stellar Gold Pre. DAC - v2.6.1 Pre - v2.3.0 You can download these files from our download page here: Downloads – PS Audio Thanks! Pl… --- ## [New PMG 512 streamer firmware](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-pmg-512-streamer-firmware/43402)
**Author:** [@billg](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/billg)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-pmg-512-streamer-firmware/43402 "2026-04-08T20:57:11Z")
I noticed and installed streamer firmware 2.4.388621 today. I don’t know what it addresses though. --- ## [DAC Chat: Full Body Search](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dac-chat-full-body-search/43914)
**Author:** [@SDL](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SDL)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dac-chat-full-body-search/43914 "2026-04-05T17:03:59Z")
I’m hoping for some help in my search for a DAC that excels at providing natural tone and “body.” My wife told me the other day that she’s more interested in hearing the resonance and body of a singer’s voice than in hea… --- ## [PMG 512 DAC -- any iPhone app to manage device?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-dac-any-iphone-app-to-manage-device/43892)
**Author:** [@vicweast](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vicweast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-512-dac-any-iphone-app-to-manage-device/43892 "2026-04-01T19:12:26Z")
(I love this DAC, currently in-between Matrix Audio NT-1 and Octave V70 amp.) The front panel display/touchscreen is small but works. However: –Is there an app for the iPhone, or –Is there a way to connect over the LA… --- ## [Audio Sub-Menu: Input Power](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/audio-sub-menu-input-power/43906)
**Author:** [@bladeraptor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bladeraptor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/audio-sub-menu-input-power/43906 "2026-03-26T19:53:58Z")
Apologies here - noob question. What does this feature on the PMG 512 DAC relate to? Why would I want to turn on or off the power to the USB, I2S connections? Is this a reducing ‘noise’ interference thing? Does it then m… --- ## [Spotify Connect and WAV](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/spotify-connect-and-wav/4667)
**Author:** [@corbatadog](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/corbatadog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/spotify-connect-and-wav/4667 "2026-03-24T10:03:23Z")
Hi all! Finally upgraded to Bridge II… the new streaming options inspired me to get back into it, hopefully resulting in us ditching our Apple TV except for playing our library… until Octave! Anyways, I’ve been playing… --- ## [PMG DAC 512 Filters](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-dac-512-filters/43794)
**Author:** [@tonyplachy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tonyplachy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-dac-512-filters/43794 "2026-03-01T15:14:55Z")
I just got a PMG DAC 512 for a 30 day trial period. Can you switch the DAC filters using the remote while music is playing? How much of a difference do the filters make to the sound? --- ## [Happy Camper with Factory-Refurbished DS2 DAC!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/happy-camper-with-factory-refurbished-ds2-dac/43728)
**Author:** [@jimrobrts](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jimrobrts)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/happy-camper-with-factory-refurbished-ds2-dac/43728 "2026-02-21T14:04:43Z")
I just received the factory-refurbished DirectStream Mk.2 recently offered by PSA. I’ve enjoyed the Stellar Gold DAC for 2 years in my system but given the great price of the refurbished DS-2, I decided to spring for it.… --- ## [PMG vs AirLens](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-vs-airlens/41738)
**Author:** [@jll37](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jll37)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-vs-airlens/41738 "2026-02-18T19:25:07Z")
Wondering how the streamer in the PMG DAC/Streamer will compare to the Airlens --- ## [Windows 11 Error Message What is "PS Audio DFU"?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/windows-11-error-message-what-is-ps-audio-dfu/43726)
**Author:** [@bruce-in-philly](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bruce-in-philly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/windows-11-error-message-what-is-ps-audio-dfu/43726 "2026-02-15T15:03:40Z")
I ran Win 11 “perfmon /report” and came up with the error message below regarding “PS Audio DFU”. Advice? I have both a DirectStream and Stellar DAC connect to this PC via USB cables. Both operate fine. I guess I a… --- ## [Suggestion for PMG 512 display layout](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggestion-for-pmg-512-display-layout/43211)
**Author:** [@flenser55](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/flenser55)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/suggestion-for-pmg-512-display-layout/43211 "2026-02-13T00:11:14Z")
Dear PMG 512 DAC owners, There are a couple of things about the current display layout on the DAC that I, at least, find less than optimal. For one, the finger-controlled volume control around the circumference of the … --- ## [SGCD remote triggering my OLED TV](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sgcd-remote-triggering-my-oled-tv/7244)
**Author:** [@envydd](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/envydd)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sgcd-remote-triggering-my-oled-tv/7244 "2026-02-12T23:01:19Z")
I moved the SGCD + 1200AS2 ice power amp to my living room to replace the 200W NuP integrated after a long burn in. Now a funny thing is happening. When I change inputs on my DAC remote, my 2017 LG OLED TV turns on. Its … --- ## [First professional review of PMG DAC and transport coming](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-professional-review-of-pmg-dac-and-transport-coming/43708)
**Author:** [@rkindel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rkindel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-professional-review-of-pmg-dac-and-transport-coming/43708 "2026-02-11T19:28:55Z")
I was reading the March issue of HiFi News today and they state that both the PMG DAC and transport will be reviewed in their April issue. It’s the first one that I’m aware of. I’m sure that indicates that more are comin… --- ## [PS Audio IR codes](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-ir-codes/43691)
**Author:** [@snafu](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/snafu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-ir-codes/43691 "2026-02-09T21:16:38Z")
About 6-7 years ago I purchased a DSD. Upon testing I was disappointed that the PS Audio IR codes conflicted with my LG TV. I contacted PS Audio about this and they blamed LG. But I love my LG OLED, so I had to return th… --- ## [Why, there is none ADC?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-there-is-none-adc/43625)
**Author:** [@vieuxradio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vieuxradio)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-there-is-none-adc/43625 "2026-02-05T12:07:35Z")
I understand the Digital Analogue Converter, but why? Why there is not a Analog Converter Digital, where i could plug the terminal of my turntable, and listen it to a DAC or a Streamer? A reverse DAC, I think, from wha… --- ## [PWD sd card not reading](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwd-sd-card-not-reading/43640)
**Author:** [@pradeep15025](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/pradeep15025)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwd-sd-card-not-reading/43640 "2026-02-03T05:02:05Z")
Hello, I would like your help as in the photo i tried to update the FM in PWD. HW, it does not read the SD card and shows the above message when it is at the system booting stage(with or without the SD card inserted) … --- ## [Stellar Gold](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-gold/43388)
**Author:** [@Peter2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Peter2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-gold/43388 "2026-01-29T17:47:18Z")
I will soon be getting a new Dac to replace my SGCD with. am I best getting another Matrix SPDIF to take the USB and convert it to i2S, or just use the USB? [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/dacs/34.md) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/dacs/34.md?page=2)