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In Reply to: RE: Does DSD Direct actually work? posted by John Elison on January 24, 2015 at 09:07:16
The DirectStream was the PS Audio model I was referring to., never heard the PerfectWave.
The Auralic Vega is very good, heard it on PCM..impressive, but the price bugs me.
Agree the MyTek Manhatten looks very impressive!
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> The Auralic Vega is very good, heard it on PCM..impressive, but the price bugs me.Why does the price bug you? The Auralic Vega costs 42% less than the PS Audio DirectStream. Does the price of the PS Audio DirectStream bug you?
PS Audio DirectStream - $5999
Auralic Vega - $3499I really like the Mytek Manhattan because it has even more digital inputs than the other two and it also has three analog inputs, all for $4995 . It will replace my Pass Labs X1 preamp and my DAC.
Best regards,
John Elison
Edits: 01/24/15
I'm glad you took me to task.."bug" is not the right word..
To better explain it..I really like the Vega, but I like the Bryston BDA-2 better, and it is $600 less, and I like the Simaudio Neo 380D better, and it is $600 more.
The DirectStream is being touted as SOTA, by a number of experienced listeners, and if true, the price is certainly fair. PS Audio is also standing behind the product with firmware updates and very good support.
I have both the PS Audio Directstream (my review is on CA homepage) and the Mytek Manhattan DAC here inhouse. My report will be forthcoming. I am still breaking in the Manhattan, and Michal is sending me firmware updates, etc. I am longtime Mytek beta customer and reviewed (and own) the original Stereo 192 DSD as well as posted about stacking 3 of them for multichannel, which I still do on occasion. :)
Hey Ted:
I have been following your observations for a long time. Please keep 'em coming.
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