PS Audio Direct Stream

Thanks for the additional comments.Still waiting for some owners opinions.I did not see in print that the usb was a better connection. Where did you get that info?

Just to clarify my comment - I never stated that the USB connection was better than the others, only that the quality of the DS output varies when using the USB input depending upon the USB cable being used.

Emm labs has been doing what the DS claims since the beginning. Meitner and Emm utilize immediate DSD conversion and up sampling to process PCM and then convert to analog. Obviously Mr. Meitner is doing something right.

In DSD there are no filters needed and a myriad of other advantages to PCM (theoretically).

I currently own a PW2 and have a DS on order. From a technical standpoint, it has the ability to shine. Let's see....

If not, I'm going to Rowland Aeris personally. Jeff hit that one out of the park! But my curiosity for the DS is too much to hold back.

Bill k, thank for clearing that up.
Mattnshilp, The Meitner and Emm are pretty pricey units. I hope the Direct Stream can compete.
When do you expect delivery of your unit?

not until June. I didn't get in early enough. But they didn't seam to have a problem charging my card now for a (maybe) June delivery....

I have a friend whose opinions and preferences are pretty much identical to my own who is telling me to just buy the Rowland Aeris and not look back. I wish getting these uber-DAC's in for a solid audition was easier. At least PS Audio is good with that...