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Hi all, I'm an old AA member, but I've been out of the loop for a while.
I just got a new DirectStream DAC with Bridge II and all I can say is that my initial impressions are outstanding. I've been streaming Tidal through the quirky but excellent sounding Mconnect app and it just keeps getting better. I'm in a temporary housing situation (new job) so I'm using just the DirectStream directly feeding 2 channels of a McIntosh MC206 amp driving an old ML Depth sub and a pair of B&W N805 stand-mount speakers. This simple little system was good before, but with the addition of the PS Audio DAC, it is excellent. The old B&Ws are really exceptional. I cannot wait to get the PS with my Raidhos, JL sub and big Mac amps! The service at PS was terrific as well. |
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Welcome back. I love mine too. It will serve you well across both your old and new system.
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I love my DirectStream DAC and Bridge II. Tidal and Roon's best friend!
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Are you guys using the MConnect to stream Tidal including MQA files?
I read that many were having issues with it, but it seems to be working well for me. |
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I use the Bridge II that can be added on to the DirectStream DAC. The new Huron firmware is MQA friendly.
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Yep MConnect here too. Some might wanna play around a bit with the options -Mcontrol or MRemote. Both work decent in my case -do make sure you go to settings and set the highest quality available 'HiFi / Master".
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Diapason Astera/McIntosh MA6600/PS Audio DSJr & DMP/Clearaudio Emotion SE. |
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I've had my DirectStream DAC now for nearly three years. Since I bought the unit, I've applied each and every firmware update provided by PS Audio, and each has provided me with a welcomed improvement in the sound quality.
My last purchase was to snag one of their DirectStream transports, with the I2S connection to the DAC, the best sound quality I have found so far! Also, I have a P10 PowerPlant from PS Audio, really like their stuff!
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McIntosh C2500 pre amp, MC452 power amp, Autonomic MMS-5A server, PS Audio P15 power plant, DirectStream DAC, DirectStream CD transport, Focal Sopra No2 speakers, JL Audio F113V2 sub woofers (2), Sennheiser HD800 headphones, Dell laptop iTunes/Tidal/Roon, Wireworld cabling |
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Direct stream junior
Can room correction programs like audessy and men room correction systems be used on the direct stream junior dac when being used as either a pre amp or outboard dac? A huge thank you to anyone who can help me with this,
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There are room correction apps on computers like Amarra that would work
Or something like a Behringer DEQ with Digital outputs.
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May be a new FPGA code coming out soon to replace Huron, named "Redcloud". Said to fix some issues regarding noise at low volume levels, lower THD and a few other things. Reports from the field say that it will be another step up for an already terrific DAC.
It's Christmas!!!
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