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PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"

Just installed the latest firmware "Snowmass" that is offered by PS Audio and WOW what a difference in sound quality! Wider, deeper soundstage and with increased dynamics. The sound also has such a purity of sound that I just can’t believe.

Right now it is in Beta testing, the firmware should be available to all others Monday at NO cost!

"It’s the gift that keep’s on giving Rusty".

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jburidan
672 posts
 
Ditto, never had that issue.
bmontani
40 posts
 
Upgraded to Snowmass, and there are some improvements but it isn't day and night in my system.   Still like RC a lot.  Never had the problem with hash or edgy vocals with RC.  On some discs, still like RC better.  It might be that I am just so used to hearing RC.  Will definitely do more listening this weekend.  Just the fact that you can upgrade or change the software is really a brilliant feature.
emcdade
58 posts
 
Hate to be a party pooper, but this is same old story as every firmware release.

I upgraded from Redcloud to the T+A Dac 8 DSD, a DAC with a $2,000 less msrp, and it eats the Directstreams lunch in every way imaginable.
porscheracer
101 posts
 
Ha! To my ears, he DirectStream with Redcloud is better than the T+A Dac 8 DSD. And Snowmass is a ste up. Then again, for PCM, I like the latest Schiit Audio Yggdrasil better than the T+A Dac 8 DSD...
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johnread57
45 posts
 
Will this update come to the PerfectWave DAC, do you know? 
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