# Jump from the DSD Jr to the DSD Sr **URL:** \ **Category:** DACs\ **Created:** [October 12, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jump-from-the-dsd-jr-to-the-dsd-sr/13433 "2019-10-12T21:48:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![mycrowave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/mycrowave/32/22659_2.png) [@mycrowave](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mycrowave)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jump-from-the-dsd-jr-to-the-dsd-sr/13433/6 "2019-10-13T00:52:53Z")
I switches from the Jr to the Sr. back in the spring of this year. The first non-sound related thing that is better is that the upgrades to new firmware versions is so much better. The Jr was a PITA, while the Sr. just works every time, without a hitch. For the sound related differences, I’m using RCA cables to connect the DSD to my pre-amp (Anthem AVM-60) and noticed that the sound-stage was better (wider, deeper, higher) than the Jr. Here are some a couple of threads on the subject: > [@Directstream DAC vs Junior](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-dac-vs-junior/6782): > > Can someone point me to a good comparative review between the Directstream DAC and Jr. Thinking about possibly upgrading from the Junior. > [@Directstream Sr. vs. Jr](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/directstream-sr-vs-jr/11514): > > For those that have heard BOTH the Directstream Sr. AND Jr… What is the difference in soundstage and anything else you want to share? If the Sr. is better…By how much? Alot? 5%, 20% 80%. Mr. Smith I believe said, the only difference is a lower noise floor, but one here on the forum (I can’t remember who) said it was a night and day change, both using Snowmass. I am curious about your experiences. I have been using the Jr. for a year and is at the shop on warrantee. Thinking of Upgrading but,… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jump-from-the-dsd-jr-to-the-dsd-sr/13433)._