[image] [image] [image] DirectStream DAC MK2 For the past 8 years, the PerfectWave DirectStream DAC has been recognized throughout the world as a reference standard. We are proud to introduce its successor, the PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2. Price: USD 7,999.00 …

This thread hasn’t deteriorated nearly as much as the AirLens thread did. A lot of folks here feel compelled to fill in the gap while we wait for the next phase. We have waited a long time for both the DS Mk II and the AirLens so it’s hard to deny them the opportunity to let off some steam. I try to…

Being a longtime loyal PS Audio fan… just buy it… and be happy with your decision. :beers:

I am going to start out with our Sonore Signature Rendu SE. It’s fiber Ethernet in and USB out. I will also test by putting a Kitsune KTE SU-2 between the Rendu and the MKII to test i2S input to the MKII. Hopefully the AirLens will closely follow the MKII and you will have another streamer choice. …

I like having a separate streamer myself - more flexibility . As for the screen - maybe the new one has reduced noise and can carry the main info in the space. Used to have an Aurender then I discovered Roon on a friends advice and switched to a Pro-Ject stream box s2 with matrix and LPS - very hap…

There’s some conversation about streamers in this topic and in a few other topics here on the forum as well. [image] Matrix X-SPDIF 2 Alternative - I2S vis LAN with the Mano Ultra MKII Network Audio Here’s just a few.

@dschamis - if you haven’t already, you might want to follow this topic: [image] DirectStream DAC MKII Released Audio Components [image] [image] Thread created specifically for those early adopters to share their experiences with the new DirectStream DAC MKI…

And here: [image] DS vs DS Mk II DACs I thought I’d start a series of posts about what you might expect with the DS Mk II. I’ll probably post something every day or two for a while here. I also would like to keep this thread reasonably clean so people don’t have to wade…

Haven’t read thread yet, only title, but on first impression I have to say I’m opposite of OP – I’m more impressed than disappointed with what I’ve seen of Mk2 so far. Edit: For context, before this sub-thread was moved into current thread by the moderator, the thread title at the time I posted thi…

Perhaps when @Elk has time he will move this conversation to: [image] DirectStream DAC MKII Released Audio Components [image] [image] Thread created specifically for those early adopters to share their experiences with the new DirectStream DAC MKII. Let the…

For the record, you guys are making some good points - I just changed the title of this thread to be more on point and less misleading.

While it’s true that there will never be a component that satisfies every persons unique preferences when it comes to feature sets and UI (I happen to massively prefer the MKII UI and no thanks on putting noisy streamers in top flight DACs)… This DAC is blowing my MIND when it comes to SQ. It has t…

DirectStream DAC MKII Released

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DirectStream DAC MKII Released

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