4JacksAU Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Item: PS Audio Directstream DAC Price Range: Fair market price, depends on condition & specs Item Condition: Very Good to Excellent Extra Info: Please PM me if you have a unit you’re interested in selling Would prefer a unit already fitted with a Bridge II Black or Silver, no preference Confirm that original box/packaging, remote available Can collect in Sydney, or willing to pay shipping for the right unit Edited September 19, 2020 by 4JacksAU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSD_Fan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I have one and LOVE it. When you get one, and if you're using USB, make sure to add a MATRIX X-SPDIF 2 as it improves the sound a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhsg Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I 2nd that... fantastic DAC.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFi Collector Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4JacksAU Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 hours ago, DSD_Fan said: I have one and LOVE it. When you get one, and if you're using USB, make sure to add a MATRIX X-SPDIF 2 as it improves the sound a lot Great to hear the positive support for this DAC. Helps to know I’m on the right track. I have been running my trusty Cambridge Audio Stream Magic6 for many years and it has served me well. But finally time for an upgrade. I just need to land on the right unit now (still considering options) ... and introduce it to my other components Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhsg Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 One thing I didn’t add. While some might disagree (YMMV) - the only other thing I’d say is the bridge 2 is a waste of money. You can much better results with a matrix x running i2s into the DSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSD_Fan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Bridge 2 only if you want to stream Spotify and the like. Otherwise PC via USB to the Matrix then I2S is the best you'll get from it (but the bridge still sounds good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, DSD_Fan said: Bridge 2 only if you want to stream Spotify and the like. Otherwise PC via USB to the Matrix then I2S is the best you'll get from it (but the bridge still sounds good) There are other options without the Bridge 2 that sound awesome, ethernet to UltraRendu, and USB to DS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSD_Fan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, awayward said: There are other options without the Bridge 2 that sound awesome, ethernet to UltraRendu, and USB to DS. Oh for sure, but the OP states bridge 2. Just giving feedback for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4JacksAU Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Tks the advice ... If I find a DS with Bridge2 would prefer that as an option on interfaces. My current streamer doesn't support Roon, and with a music server elsewhere in the house, my current solution is an RPi3 (as Roon endpoint), then S/PDIF coax into my streamer. I'm hearing good things about I2S, using a decent HDMI cable, so definitely more experimentation to do! ... that is, once I find a DS. Come on SNA community, who has a unit in great nic they are willing to part with? Edited September 17, 2020 by 4JacksAU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4JacksAU Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) I am pleased to say folks - I’ve found a Directstream with Bridge 2 in mint condition in Sydney First impressions ... WOW. Still need to play with interfaces as per the advice received here. Tks All. Edited September 21, 2020 by 4JacksAU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhsg Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Congrats mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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