PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2

PS AUDIO UPDATES THE FLAGSHIP PERFECTWAVE DIRECTSTREAM DAC TO NEW MK2 VERSION

New flagship DAC from PS audio released, the PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2.

High end American HiFi brand PS Audio is now shipping its PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2, the successor to the original version.

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

The PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2 incorporates many newly-developed PS Audio technologies along with easy setup and the convenience of remote-control operation. Its built-in volume control enables it to function as a digital preamp and be directly connected to a power amplifier.

FPGA

The DirectStream DAC MK2 employs a FPGA (field-programmable gate array) using PS Audio-designed software, rather than standard off-the-shelf integrated circuits. This FPGA design enables the software to be custom-tailored for high level audio performance, and the software is user-upgradeable to accommodate any potential updates.

PS AUDIO PERFECTWAVE DIRECTSTREAM DAC MK2

The PS Audio DirectStream DAC MK2 converts all input signals to a high-sample-rate 50-bit version, which is then converted to pure DSD and then to analogue. The DIrectStream DAC MK2 accommodates PCM sources up to 705.6 kHz and DSD up to 256. The DIrectStream DAC MK2 is fully balanced from input to output.

JITTER ELIMINATION

The PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2 is designed to eliminate noise and jitter by galvanically isolating every input, output, ground, and power connection. It offers a range of inputs including two I2S, two balanced, coaxial, optical and USB inputs. The DirectStream DAC MK2 also provides balanced and single-ended analogue audio outputs. It features an all-new attenuator architecture for maximum signal quality at any volume level, and can be connected directly to a power amplifier or used in conjunction with a preamplifier.

PS AUDIO PERFECTWAVE DIRECTSTREAM DAC MK2 SET UP

PS Audio says DirectStream DAC MK2 is easy to set up and use, thanks to its streamlined front panel menu display and full-function remote control, which can also be used to operate other PS Audio components.

PS AUDIO PERFECTWAVE DAC MK2 FEATURES

Two I2S, two balanced, coaxial, optical and USB inputs

Exclusive FPGA circuitry offers superior sound quality and user upgradeability

Balanced and single-ended analog outputs; fully balanced design from input to output

Accommodates all PCM sources up to 705.6 kHz and DSD up to 256

Built-in volume control enables use as a preamp

Galvanically isolated inputs, outputs, and ground and power connections

Remote control or front-panel operation; remote can be used to operate other PS Audio components

Plug-and-play with no configuration required

Available in silver or black

14″ x 17″ x 4″, 30 lbs.

PS AUDIO PERFECTWAVE DIRECTSTREAM DAC MK2 PRICE

The PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MK2 design matches other PerfectWave components, and it’s available in silver or black at a US manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $7,999.