# DS kit install instructions **URL:** \ **Category:** DACs\ **Created:** [April 22, 2014, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036 "2014-04-22T09:40:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/1 "2014-04-22T09:40:53Z")
When will there be either a printed guide or a video on how to do the install? I have a kit coming from the first batch and I’d enjoy studying up so I get it done right the first time! ---
**Author:** ![alekz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/alekz/32/1121_2.png) [@alekz](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/alekz)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/2 "2014-04-22T13:41:06Z")
So you’ll be one of the first ones who could tell us how to install the kits 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/3 "2014-04-22T15:56:35Z")
Ha! First person to blow one up maybe… ---
**Author:** ![PLCOMP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ebca7d/32.png) [@PLCOMP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/PLCOMP)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/4 "2014-04-22T18:20:31Z")
> erikm said: Ha! First person to blow one up maybe... I shouldn't worry too much. I mean, it's only a few boards and a xformer which should fit in the same holes as before ... Also don't worry about blowing up. In the movies it's always a case of "is it the blue wire or the red to cut" and the hero never gets it wrong :) ---
**Author:** ![cij3th](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f9ae1b/32.png) [@cij3th](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/cij3th)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/5 "2014-04-23T09:14:58Z")
I was told that I was the first person to order one of the kits. so maybe I can be the first to blow up one. Maybe we can make a contest out of it to see who can be first. And the winner gets a new kit! Anyway, I am not worried about the kit. I did the PWD MKII kit and it was not difficult. I anticipate that this kit will be easier to do than that one since it had a few delicate connections to make during the install. I do not think the DS kit will have that. Mark ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/6 "2014-04-23T09:20:28Z")
I did the MKII also and it was simple…It’d just be nice to see some directions (with pictures) ahead of time… ---
**Author:** ![Streets\_Still\_Works](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/streets_still_works/32/23_2.png) [@Streets\_Still\_Works](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Streets_Still_Works)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/7 "2014-04-23T09:50:24Z")
Paul said he’d send me the instructions to review before he sent out the kits. So far I haven’t seen anything, but I think they’re busy getting the completed units out the door. I’ll let you guys know when I see the preliminary instructions. –SSW ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/8 "2014-04-23T09:51:29Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![mariankiely](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@mariankiely](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mariankiely)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/9 "2014-04-23T09:56:23Z")
How about a CONTEST for the BEST video of the COMPLETE installation process. I can set up a thread for it and you can post a link to a youtube video or I can help or post it for you. I WILL PERSONALLY OFFER A FREE DSD ALBUM TO THE CONTEST WINNER. THE CRITERIA COULD BE THE “MOST PROFESSIONAL” [not necessarily dry and requiring prunes] and THE ONE that gets picked as the “forum” favorite. WADDYA THINK? ---
**Author:** ![Tpauline](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b487fb/32.png) [@Tpauline](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Tpauline)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/10 "2014-04-23T10:41:43Z")
Contest could be fun! T ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/11 "2014-04-23T11:09:05Z")
Sure thing I’m game…Oh wait I need a KIT… [-O\< ---
**Author:** ![denis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5e9695/32.png) [@denis](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/denis)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/12 "2014-04-23T13:49:44Z")
Guys what are you going to do with the remains of the old PWD2? I hope for interesting DIY ideas would be here… ---
**Author:** ![mariankiely](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@mariankiely](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mariankiely)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/13 "2014-04-23T15:42:34Z")
It would make a Great Xmas gift for MK1 owners. ---
**Author:** ![denis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5e9695/32.png) [@denis](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/denis)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/14 "2014-04-24T14:15:59Z")
> It would make a Great Xmas gift for MK1 owners. @Gordon Great! Are you ready for adoption? ;) ---
**Author:** ![Johno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/da6949/32.png) [@Johno](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Johno)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/15 "2014-04-25T13:53:12Z")
Mine is ear marked for a buddy of mine who loves music but unable to afford something better than the -$1000.00 3in1 system, so I’m giving a Quad 909 amp, and DAC, he will be in music heaven after hooking that up ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/16 "2014-04-25T15:06:40Z")
I’d like to find a buyer for my MKII board… It’s gotta be worth a few hundred? > **cubsno1 said** > > Guys what are you going to do with the remains of the old PWD2? I hope for interesting DIY ideas would be here… ---
**Author:** ![radioclash](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/radioclash/32/1594_2.png) [@radioclash](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/radioclash)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/17 "2014-04-26T17:04:03Z")
I’m hoping that I can find someone with an old MKI for sale somewhere down the road. Not sure how many of those are out there anymore, though. ---
**Author:** ![Streets\_Still\_Works](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/streets_still_works/32/23_2.png) [@Streets\_Still\_Works](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Streets_Still_Works)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/18 "2014-04-28T06:19:21Z")
In the FYI department, I just reviewed the early draft of the installation instructions and gave comments back to Paul. It is going to be a bit more work than the MkII, so be patient. Read all instructions first (several times if you have to) and make sure you do the Bridge update to 2.15 or later FIRST before you disassemble the MkI/MkII, otherwise the update can’t happen after you convert to the DS. My only fear is making sure everyone keeps the metric screws separate from the 4-40/6-32’s. There is a picture up front that identifies every part included in the kit, so take the time to ensure everything is there and to label the screws so you know where to put them when the instructions call for them. That said, it should be fun for those of you who like this sort of thing! –SSW ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_Miner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f6c823/32.png) [@Erik\_Miner](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Erik_Miner)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/19 "2014-04-28T07:50:36Z")
**I saw one on Audiogon the other day… they were asking $1100.00 for it…** > **radioclash said** I'm hoping that I can find someone with an old MKI for sale somewhere down the road. Not sure how many of those are out there anymore, though. ---
**Author:** ![rogerdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@rogerdn](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rogerdn)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2014, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036/20 "2014-04-28T08:00:50Z")
> **Streets Still WorksII said** In the FYI department, I just reviewed the early draft of the installation instructions and gave comments back to Paul. It is going to be a bit more work than the MkII, so be patient. Read all instructions first (several times if you have to) and make sure you do the Bridge update to 2.15 or later FIRST before you disassemble the MkI/MkII, otherwise the update can't happen after you convert to the DS. > > –SSW You are saying the DS will not update the Bridge, Why is that ? [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ds-kit-install-instructions/1036.md?page=2)