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RE: PSA Direct Stream DAC, Oppo 105D and Break-In

The DS DAC continues to open up and improve 430 hours into the break-in process. I try to adjust for volume differences as best I can when switching between the two (105D solo vs. 105D through the DS) and differences continue in my opinion. The Oppo sounds more open while the DS is smoother. When listening to the DS for extended periods of time, I quite honestly forget the differences and just plain enjoy its sound.

Still unsure in my own mind whether the DS is worth the incremental cost despite every single laudatory professional review. My latest struggle is getting my PC to talk to the DS directly via USB and am awaiting a call back from PS Audio to see what I'm doing wrong. The USB driver isn't downloading properly.

If you can get the DS with a 30-day return, it'd be worth investigating. Mine was only 14 days and therefore not long enough for the full break-in to occur. But I have decided to keep it.


Joe


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