# Transports **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/transports/35.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [PMG SACD Transport Status?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-status/44777)
**Author:** [@aalumkal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aalumkal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-status/44777 "2026-10-01T21:11:36Z")
I noticed that the PMG SACD Transport is not currently listed under “DACs and Sources”. Has it been discontinued or is it just temporarily out of stock? I also noticed that the old transport was removed from the “Factor… --- ## [Anyone else have problems with FIM UltraHD discs?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-else-have-problems-with-fim-ultrahd-discs/44747)
**Author:** [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-else-have-problems-with-fim-ultrahd-discs/44747 "2026-09-21T13:29:42Z")
These so called “UltraHD 32” discs were mastered by Winston Ma and considered by some to be among the best sounding versions of the usual suspects. I was never able to play them on my PST or my new PMG SACD, and there ar… --- ## [Name of PSA's first SACD transport?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/name-of-psas-first-sacd-transport/44677)
**Author:** [@jeffreybehr](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jeffreybehr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/name-of-psas-first-sacd-transport/44677 "2026-08-31T03:02:35Z")
I’ve had two copies of it in years past, but both times, a PSA-brand multichannel SACD-playback system turned out to be too difficult to configure (due to having no level-matching between two DACs). FWIW, that first mod… --- ## [PMG SACD Transport problem and resolution thread](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-problem-and-resolution-thread/43736)
**Author:** [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-problem-and-resolution-thread/43736 "2026-07-17T12:27:11Z")
I know there is another thread reporting on the weird USB “lock” behavior, but as I found another as yet unreported issue I thought it might be a good idea to consolidate things into one thread. So, to recount the USB l… --- ## [Concerning my PerfectWave SACD Transport - Beware FedEx!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/concerning-my-perfectwave-sacd-transport-beware-fedex/44431)
**Author:** [@zorker](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/zorker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/concerning-my-perfectwave-sacd-transport-beware-fedex/44431 "2026-07-12T02:44:30Z")
I bought a StellarGold DAC at AXPONA this year. It made me fall in love with my CD collection again. I decided I needed good transport and not being able to afford a new one, I was advised by a contact at PS Audio to l… --- ## [My PST makes a grinding sound when playing SACD’s?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-pst-makes-a-grinding-sound-when-playing-sacd-s/44420)
**Author:** [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-pst-makes-a-grinding-sound-when-playing-sacd-s/44420 "2026-07-03T16:41:16Z")
My PST makes a grinding sound when playing SACD’s. It sounds quiet with regular discs Does anyone else notice this? Is this normal? --- ## [Perfectwave SACD Transport - USB Stick Playback](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-sacd-transport-usb-stick-playback/32268)
**Author:** [@kenyz](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/kenyz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-sacd-transport-usb-stick-playback/32268 "2026-06-30T12:38:22Z")
Starting a new topic as I could not find anything related. Having trouble with playback order. Linda Ronstadt - Silk Purse. Skips the even tracks, then plays them later. Other sticks play in order just fine. Details… --- ## [Rebooting my PMG Signature Transport](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rebooting-my-pmg-signature-transport/44018)
**Author:** [@jkfish64](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jkfish64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rebooting-my-pmg-signature-transport/44018 "2026-05-24T15:43:59Z")
If I leave my transport idle for any period of time, I have to unplug/replug the unit to get any sound out of an SACD playback. Is this common? Any fixes known? --- ## [Factory Refreshed PST first impression](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/factory-refreshed-pst-first-impression/38008)
**Author:** [@ADG101](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ADG101)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/factory-refreshed-pst-first-impression/38008 "2026-05-22T22:19:19Z")
Just received my transport today and was I ever excited to unbox and throw into my system. Unfortunately it had a little more prior wear than I was hoping but with a little automotive light scratch compound I was able to… --- ## [PWT disc drive replacement](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwt-disc-drive-replacement/11041)
**Author:** [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pwt-disc-drive-replacement/11041 "2026-05-17T07:11:48Z")
So a previous thread reminded me that I need to get a backup disc drive for my PWT, something that has failed and been replaced in the past. I contacted PS Audio but they do not sell them anymore. I know from my past o… --- ## [PMG transport drive noise, anyone?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-transport-drive-noise-anyone/44060)
**Author:** [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-transport-drive-noise-anyone/44060 "2026-04-28T23:24:05Z")
Is anyone else’s PMG Signature transport making drive noises just loud enough to hear while a disk is spinning? I’ve noticed it on mine. It’s not loud by any means, but it’s not dead quiet. My old PST (same drive) was de… --- ## [I2S Hook Up Pin Configuration](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-hook-up-pin-configuration/44002)
**Author:** [@jtsnead](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtsnead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i2s-hook-up-pin-configuration/44002 "2026-04-19T17:04:30Z")
When testing I2S connections especially left right imaging i found on Qobuz Chesky Records has a sampler that includes tests for the above plus other hifi tests, it will at least confirm you have the correct pin connecti… --- ## [Perfectwave CD transport](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-cd-transport/43836)
**Author:** [@SCB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SCB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-cd-transport/43836 "2026-03-13T15:16:46Z")
Does this transport put out DSD via it’s I2S output? --- ## [Inexpensive Transport to consider](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/inexpensive-transport-to-consider/43781)
**Author:** [@SCB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SCB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/inexpensive-transport-to-consider/43781 "2026-02-26T23:14:38Z")
While inexpensive it may provide a good sound sound through a PSA DAC. --- ## [PMG SACD Transport and USB play, whats wrong here](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-and-usb-play-whats-wrong-here/42716)
**Author:** [@audio5](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audio5)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-sacd-transport-and-usb-play-whats-wrong-here/42716 "2026-02-17T12:41:03Z")
Hi,I am using front USB port to play songs(128KDSD) and then switching to CD/SACD play freeze CD play mechanism. even after removing USB source. I have to power it off to reset it. Problem continues with replaced SACD… --- ## [PMG Signature SACD Transport has arrived!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-signature-sacd-transport-has-arrived/42337)
**Author:** [@jkfish64](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jkfish64)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-signature-sacd-transport-has-arrived/42337 "2026-02-14T15:55:09Z")
I received my Transport yesterday (exquisitely packaged by the way) and got it installed. I am blown away! The debut SACD was Steely Dan’s “Aja” by Analogue Productions and it has never sounded better. Superb product and… --- ## [Say bye, bye to the PMG CD Transport](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/say-bye-bye-to-the-pmg-cd-transport/43620)
**Author:** [@mswift](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mswift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/say-bye-bye-to-the-pmg-cd-transport/43620 "2026-02-05T11:53:38Z")
Paul, I received your email on the future of the PMG transport this morning. As a long time buyer of CDs with hundreds of CDs I hope PS Audio isn’t abandoning the thousands of “ol’ timers” that still believe in CDs. I t… --- ## [PerfectWave SACD Transport to Topping D90 III Sabre via I2S](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-sacd-transport-to-topping-d90-iii-sabre-via-i2s/43565)
**Author:** [@MLemay](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/MLemay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/perfectwave-sacd-transport-to-topping-d90-iii-sabre-via-i2s/43565 "2026-01-22T22:42:14Z")
Hi, has anyone successfully connected a PerfectWave SACD Transport to a Topping III Sabre DAC via I2S. The behavior i get is highly dependent on the setting of the DSD flag for the I2S interface on the Topping: if i sele… --- ## [Airlens Update](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-update/43130)
**Author:** [@jll37](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jll37)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-update/43130 "2025-12-07T21:19:49Z")
Just noticed a new AirLens update…has anyone tried it, and is it meant to improve sonics? Thanks… --- ## [Directstream Memory Player stuck on Intiializing when SD card inserted](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-memory-player-stuck-on-intiializing-when-sd-card-inserted/4604)
**Author:** [@sfseay](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sfseay)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-memory-player-stuck-on-intiializing-when-sd-card-inserted/4604 "2025-11-25T00:09:39Z")
Just received my new Directstream Memory Player today and hooked it up to my Directsteam DAC via i2s without a problem. My issue is if I power off and insert the included SD card and power back on the unit gets stuck on… --- ## [Airlens.... tied to phone, tied to Qobuz Connect app....how do I UNLINK it ? iPad works](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-tied-to-phone-tied-to-qobuz-connect-app-how-do-i-unlink-it-ipad-works/43148)
**Author:** [@algaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/algaudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-tied-to-phone-tied-to-qobuz-connect-app-how-do-i-unlink-it-ipad-works/43148 "2025-11-20T00:21:35Z")
Having Qobuz Connect issue w my Phone and iPad….. Here is the situation. I have 5GB data per month on my Verizon Samsung phone. Never need any more that that and that’s fine. Ive been using an iPad to control my Airlen… --- ## [Different Perfectwave transports question](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/different-perfectwave-transports-question/42916)
**Author:** [@SCB](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SCB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/different-perfectwave-transports-question/42916 "2025-10-13T21:00:43Z")
In searching for a used one I see 2 different looking transports. They both are called the same thing. One has a screen like the DS DAC MKl and the other has a small screen like the DS DAC MKll. What is the difference be… --- ## [PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport—-bright sounding](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-perfectwave-sacd-transport-bright-sounding/42760)
**Author:** [@Jwgilbreath](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Jwgilbreath)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-perfectwave-sacd-transport-bright-sounding/42760 "2025-09-28T03:06:26Z")
Hello all! New to PS Audio as well as this Forum. So. I have a question. The people that use the transport…does it seem to have sort of “bright” sound to you? I have to say I’m using a Laiv uDAC instead of a PS Audio… --- ## [Does The PerfectWave SACD Transport decode pre emphasis?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/does-the-perfectwave-sacd-transport-decode-pre-emphasis/42505)
**Author:** [@audiophilehi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audiophilehi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/does-the-perfectwave-sacd-transport-decode-pre-emphasis/42505 "2025-08-17T18:25:23Z")
As the title states, Does The PerfectWave SACD Transport decode pre emphasis? --- ## [How to remove SACD transport lid](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-remove-sacd-transport-lid/34443)
**Author:** [@lonson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lonson)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-remove-sacd-transport-lid/34443 "2025-07-23T15:28:40Z")
I have a cd stuck inside my PWT SACD transport and I can’t for the life of me figure out how to open the top. I can see videos how to open a PWT (old style) but. . . Can anyone help? --- ## [Shanling ONIX Zenith XST20](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/shanling-onix-zenith-xst20/41797)
**Author:** [@Rudi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Rudi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/shanling-onix-zenith-xst20/41797 "2025-07-16T11:11:43Z")
This sacd transport the Shanling ONIX Zenith XST20 put out dsd out via i2s output. Someone already have hear this with a ps audio dac? --- ## [Which SACD Player to buy now?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-sacd-player-to-buy-now/41334)
**Author:** [@jkfish64](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jkfish64)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/which-sacd-player-to-buy-now/41334 "2025-07-16T04:23:03Z")
Since PS Audio doesn’t currently offer a SACD Transport, which product would you buy today that outputs DSD? --- ## [Airlens via dCS Bartok](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-via-dcs-bartok/42166)
**Author:** [@Rudi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Rudi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-via-dcs-bartok/42166 "2025-07-15T06:03:12Z")
I have a dCS Bartok with buildin streamer. I tried a Airlens as atreamer now and i was realy suprised the music quality was much better the buildin streamer in the Bartok.Even the Bartok have no I2s input,only rca and b… --- ## [Question about cables with the Airlens](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/question-about-cables-with-the-airlens/41960)
**Author:** [@displayname](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/displayname)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/question-about-cables-with-the-airlens/41960 "2025-06-20T00:41:42Z")
Starting to plan out my next purchase, and considering the full upgrade budget. I’m gaining interest in the StellarGold + Airlens combo. I’m wondering if most people are simply using the stock cables with these devices,… --- ## [How to play DSD music on flash drive in PST SACD](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-play-dsd-music-on-flash-drive-in-pst-sacd/41904)
**Author:** [@audio5](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audio5)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-play-dsd-music-on-flash-drive-in-pst-sacd/41904 "2025-06-15T23:31:52Z")
I need help to figure it out how to play HD music down loaded 256DSD on USB flash drive from HDTT site. 1-I clicked on download to open files, selected all and dropped it to USB flash drive. 2-put flash dive on front U… [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/transports/35.md?page=1)