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PS Audio DirectStream & Memory CD Transport Bundle

PS Audio DirectStream & Memory CD Transport Bundle
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  • Pure 100% DSD based D to A Converter
  • Purely passive output stage
  • Resolution perfect volume and balance controls
  • Immunity to jitter from sources
  • Asynchronous high speed USB
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PS Audio Directstream DSD DAC+Bridge  & Memory CD Transport Bundle

Stereophile Recommended Component 2015

Class A+ Stereophile rated DirectStream DAC converts any digital input format, such as PCM or DSD to a pure DSD stream and outputs near-perfect analog directly to your power amplifier or preamplifier.

Whatever the format, whatever the sample rate, DirectStream is a pure DSD based solution that fulfills the promise of a high-resolution analog performance standard the originators of CDs promised over 30 years ago.

Hear what’s been missing in your music for all these years. If you know the sound of music and instruments, and want to hear what’s been missing on your discs, then this DAC is right for you.

Shipping typically 2-3 days

Physical 

Unit Weight: 22 lbs [13.5 kg]
Unit Dimensions: 14” x 17” x 4” [ 36cm x 43cm x 10cm]
Shipping Weight: 31 lbs [19 kg]
Shipping Dimensions: 20.5”x 24” x 10” [52cm x 61cm x 25cm] 

Power requirements 

Input Power Model specific: 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz
Power Consumption: 30W
Digital audio inputs: I2S(2), Coax, XLR Balanced, TOSLINK, USB, Network Bridge slot 

Sample Rates 

I2S,S/PDIF, and USB -- 44.1kHz to 352.8kHz 16bit, 24bit, DSD 64, DSD 128, TOSLINK – 44.1kHz to 96kHz 16bit, 24bit, XLR (AES/EBU) -- 44.1kHz to 192kHz 16bit, 24bit, DSD 64

Analog Audio Output 

Connector RCA/XLR Unbalanced /Balanced (X2)
Output level low: 1.41 Vrms(+5BV)/3.15
Output level high: maximum 2.81 Vrms (+8dBV)/5.3 Vrms (+12dBV)
Output Impedance: 100Ω/200Ω
Frequency Response: 20-20KHz +/- 0.25dB
THD&IM @ 1KHz (full scale) <0.03%
Output Stage Passive audio transformer, fed by high current, high speed analog amps producing double rate DSD. 

Data Handling 

Format: PCM or DSD 
Sample rate: (PCM) 44.1kHz, 48.0kHz, 88.2kHz, 96.0kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz 
Word length: (PCM) 16b, 18b, 20b, 24b 
Data rate: (DSD) Standard (2.8MHz) or Double (5.6MHz) DoP on all inputs as well as raw DSD on I2S inputs 
Input jitter reduction effectively 100%, residual immeasurable. No input PLLs, FLLs. 
Input Processing: 170MHz 
Signal Processing: 50MHz 
Synchronous Upsampling: All inputs 28.224MHz 
Digital Processing S/N ration: >146 dB 
Digital Volume Control Zero loss of precision 
Analog Conversion method Delta Sigma (DSD) Single-bit double rate 

I2S Digital Input 

Connector HDMI
Format PCM or DSD. DoP on all inputs as well as raw DSD on I2S inputs 

USB Digital Input 

Connector USB “B” Type 
Format PCM or DoP v1.1 (DSD over PCM) 
Transfer mode Asynchronous

  • Pure 100% DSD based D to A Converter
  • Fully upgradable through software releases
  • Resolution perfect volume and balance controls built in
  • Upsamples PCM and DSD to 10x DSD rate
  • DXD support
  • Purely passive transformer coupled output
  • Improves imaging and soundstage
  • Simple, direct signal path with one master clock
  • Hand written filters, processors and up-samplers
  • Immune to incoming jitter problems from different sources
  • Increased digital headroom
  • No off-the-shelf IC DAC chips used
  • Uncovers musical details masked by typical PCM based processors
  • 7 digital inputs
  • Fully balanced from input to output
  • Colour touch screen

UK Delivery

  • FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
  • Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
  • Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

  • £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  • £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
    Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

  • Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
    £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
    Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

  • Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

  • Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
  • Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.
Average Rating (1 Review):  
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PS Audio Directstream DAC and Player
23 July 2018  | 

At this equipment's price point the law of diminishing returns certainly begins to apply but, provided the rest of the your system is up to it, this DAC and Player will give impressive results with both SACD and Red Book CD's.
First-rate customer service from Igloo Audio.

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