PS AudioDirectStreamusedPS Audio DirectStream DAC - Perhaps the best DAC <$10kFactory unit, not upgraded older version. This unit was purchased new from PS Audio in July 2014 by original owner and still carries 2 more years of warranty. I am 2nd owner and I purchased this ...3300.00

PS Audio DirectStream DAC - Perhaps the best DAC <$10k

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Condition
8/10
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Ships fromGrass Valley, CA, 95945
Ships toUnited States and Canada
Package dimensions24.0" × 20.5" × 10.0" (29.0 lbs.)
Shipping carriersUPS or FedEx
Shipping costFree
Original accessoriesRemote Control, Box, Manual
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Factory unit, not upgraded older version.  This unit was purchased new from PS Audio in July 2014 by original owner and still carries 2 more years of warranty.  I am 2nd owner and I purchased this unit from original owner in June 2015 for a planned headphone system for my office although I will no longer be moving forward with that system which is why I have decided to sell this DAC.

This is one of the most extensively reviewed DACs on the market today and without exception, all reviews have claimed this to be a stellar DAC, perhaps the best DAC <$10k:   



  • Audiophilia, where it received a Star Component award (May 2014).



  • 6Moons, where it won a Blue Moon award (June 2014).



  • Audiostream, where it received a Greatest Bits award (June 2014).



  • Stereo Times, where it received a rave (July 2014).



  • Positive Feedback, where it received a rave (August 2014).



  • The Absolute Sound, where it received a rave (August 2014).



  • Stereophile, where it received a rave (August 2014), and also received their highest endorsement, an A+ listing on their Recommended Components listing.



  • Digital Audio Review, where it received a DAR-Knocked Out award (August 2014).



  • Home Theater Review, where it received a rave (November 2014).



  • Computer Audiophile, "an audiophile's best dream" (December 2014).



  • Part Time Audiophile, "in the same ball park with the very best DACs I’ve heard." (April 2015).


The unique feature of this DAC is that its sound signature can be updated with free software firmware upgrades which PS Audio has performed regularly and should guard against obsolescence.  This unit has been nicely broken in and sounds even more resolving with the latest Yale firmware upgrade.  I have noted a few subtle surface scratches on the glossy top (hence the 8/10 condition), otherwise, it is in excellent condition.  I will include pair of Wireworld Equinox 6 1m XLR interconnects and will cover Paypal and shipping at my asking price.

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