# DirectStream DAC MKII Released **URL:** \ **Category:** Audio Components\ **Tags:** dac\ **Created:** [October 19, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786 "2022-10-19T00:38:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![mark-d](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/mark-d/32/20_2.png) [@mark-d](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mark-d)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/307 "2022-10-26T02:11:39Z")
I don’t know about the mk2 dac…but my DS dac was a roller coaster ride for the first 6 to 7 hundred hours. After about 750 hours it really began to shine…even a bit more at 1000 hours. Burn in is an absolute for any quality component! ---
**Author:** ![vkennedy61](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/vkennedy61/32/41241_2.png) [@vkennedy61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vkennedy61)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/308 "2022-10-26T05:05:26Z")
After coming off a Chord Hugo TT2, the DS was so tight, there were a few times where I almost went back to the TT2. But I knew it needed time. I am glad I didn’t cave to instant gratification. ---
**Author:** ![lufubu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/lufubu/32/82613_2.png) [@lufubu](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lufubu)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/309 "2022-10-26T07:59:20Z")
Maybe the dac is not lit, our ear reference is changing. ---
**Author:** ![ViperRGD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/viperrgd/32/176965_2.png) [@ViperRGD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ViperRGD)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/310 "2022-10-26T10:10:01Z")
Sounds like a great topic for a post-hiatus podcast 😊 Any projection on when you and Duncan will resume? Your podcasts are greatly missed! ---
**Author:** ![roninaudio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/roninaudio/32/262996_2.png) [@roninaudio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/roninaudio)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/311 "2022-10-26T10:52:51Z")
_After coming off a Chord Hugo TT2, the [DS](https://www.psaudio.com/products/directstream-dac/) was so tight, there were a few times where I almost went back to the TT2._ Be interested to hear your impression. I am “coming off” a TT2 as well. And used the M Scaler for a month as well. ---
**Author:** ![vkennedy61](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/vkennedy61/32/41241_2.png) [@vkennedy61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vkennedy61)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/312 "2022-10-26T13:58:36Z")
My audio memory isn’t that good two and a half years later. I should have put the TT2 back in after a month of DS MKI listening, but I didn’t. The TT2 has been in my office since. With that current desktop/nearfield system the TT2 is fantastic, it’s beautifully musical. I can’t tell you how many times I have sat there just listening well past my work day. ---
**Author:** ![Vmax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/vmax/32/19896_2.png) [@Vmax](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Vmax)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/313 "2022-10-26T16:36:34Z")
I got the Beta call this AM. I will be receiving during next week. According to Chris a couple of openings just became available. I contacted them through the information page on the product page asking to join the party. ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/314 "2022-10-26T16:38:00Z")
Welcome to the Beta team! ---
**Author:** ![gd7288](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/gd7288/32/189098_2.png) [@gd7288](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gd7288)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/315 "2022-10-26T16:39:39Z")
Any of the other Beta folks get an email? ---
**Author:** ![paul172](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul172/32/308402_2.png) [@paul172](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/paul172)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/316 "2022-10-26T16:44:08Z")
You can request to be a beta tester with a request link on today’s [Paul’s Post](https://www.psaudio.com/pauls-posts/its-about-time/) ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/317 "2022-10-26T16:47:56Z")
All Beta units should go out this and next week I assume, USPS tracking told me I should get mine on 10/31. I need to cancel my golf game on that day which rarely happens. My wife’s exercise class is more important obviously 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/318 "2022-10-26T16:55:52Z")
Happy Cake Day! ---
**Author:** ![gd7288](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/gd7288/32/189098_2.png) [@gd7288](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gd7288)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/319 "2022-10-26T17:10:58Z")
USPS? weird thought they used FEDEX ---
**Author:** ![sixpack1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/sixpack1/32/6013_2.png) [@sixpack1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sixpack1)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/320 "2022-10-26T17:12:53Z")
Checking the email frequently. None received yet! Can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![disdude28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc79bd/32.png) [@disdude28](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/disdude28)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/321 "2022-10-26T17:15:39Z")
Checking my email too! Can’t wait 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/322 "2022-10-26T17:16:45Z")
In the past they shipped out by FedEx, but the tracking I got was from USPS. In my area they have missed the estimated day often. I have my 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![waymanchen11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/waymanchen11/32/253241_2.png) [@waymanchen11](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/waymanchen11)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/323 "2022-10-26T18:01:53Z")
> [@Vmax](#): > > I will be receiving during next week. According to Chris Glad to have you on board, your system seems to be as sensitive as mine on changes. Looking forward to your review! ---
**Author:** ![msaladino22](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/msaladino22/32/127421_2.png) [@msaladino22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/msaladino22)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/324 "2022-10-26T18:07:29Z")
Can they deliver it to the golf course? Just let them know what hole you will be on! 🏌️‍♂️🕶🏌️‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![gthiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f6c823/32.png) [@gthiel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gthiel)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/325 "2022-10-26T18:08:47Z")
Happy cake day! ---
**Author:** ![msaladino22](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/msaladino22/32/127421_2.png) [@msaladino22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/msaladino22)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786/326 "2022-10-26T18:12:08Z")
I was told this morning that none have been shipped out yet. Will ship by the end of the week. Maybe you just got lucky. All my shipments in tha past have been Fedx. I did receive an email yesterday about a shipment but it was spam. [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-mkii-released/30786.md?page=17)