Replacing DSD Junior

Audio Components
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I have heard from PS Audio Service that my DSD Jr is not repairable.

I can get a good deal on a DSD Sr w/Bridge 2, but it’s pretty old at this point.

Any (hopefully informed) opinions, recommendations, suggestion for a replacement?

  • I’d much prefer onboard streaming from Ethernet; I don’t need no more boxes!
  • MQA is a consideration, but I’ve mostly listened to Qobuz high-res and tempted to cancel Tidal
  • I’d like it to be as good sounding as Jr (R.I.P.); I liked him very much.

Thanks in advance and happy listening!

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If you have the Jr. now, I’d hold onto that puppy and wait until we release the MKII. We’re going to offer great trade-in pricing for both the Jr. and Sr.

The MKII won’t have the Bridge onboard, but the Airlens is expected to support MQA and I think it’s a great looking box with a pretty small footprint.

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Actually you have the Jr.! (It’s in Boulder.)

I’d like to avoid a second box, and I imagine that no matter the trade-in, the DS Mk II + Airlens = $8,000 or more. Am I close?

Thanks, Jamesh!
Chris Valle

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Because we already have it and we’re not able to repair it, I think you and I will be able to work something out better.

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Let me know what you’re thinking. FYI, I am streaming on Tidal over my Oppo player, and it’s not great!

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Close enough ! $$$$

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Pricing hasn’t been set for the MKII or the Airlens so I can’t give any numbers quite yet but we can definitely be in touch on that.