Luxman DA -06 Dac

@pdreher  These are very interesting findings. Can you share any other differences in your setup that might account for the differential evaluations? Thanks.

Hello pdreher,
Thanks for your kind comments directed toward me and Bill. I do not doubt your listening impression of the PS Audio Memory player in your system. It’s very interesting (even amusing) how audio products can span such a range of outcomes from one listener to another. You heard "flat and lifeless"". Bill and I heard exceptional musically engaging sound within our respective audio systems. As Bill succinctly put it, "it happens all the time with great gear". Oh so true.
Charles

If it is of any help, and given the variety of impressions it is likely not, my experience with DA-06 is nothing but fantastic. I have not heard many DACs, maybe 3-4, but this sounded so pleasant to me that I would buy it if I needed one. I currently a the lower-level DAC in D-05 SACD player and it means one box less with results I still like. However, DA-06 is in a different league and much much better. To me,at least.

Thanks to all. I own the PS Audio
memory player and presently have it hooked to a Cary 200ts Dac. Running to a Cary preamp. 
Incimental upgrades I’ve found to be not wise.
If my wallet could afford it, I’d go flagship Berkeley. But 20 k Dacs aren’t in my budget. Ayon stealth is my new target. Luxman compared to Cary 200ts Dac finds small change. Ayon doesn’t win the Munich electronics show awards consistently for nothing. Audio Research Dac -9 is another consideration. However, I’ve never heard bad about Luxman. Luxman is some of Japan’s best. Thanks again to all. I appreciate different views. Pennsy

Pennsy,
Your continued use of the PS Audio Memory Player (MP) suggests it is serving you well and sounding good. The MP paired with the Luxman DAC should be superb as grannyring clearly noted  above. I don’t know to what degree the Luxman may exceed the Cary 200ts but for certain the Luxman DA-06 is very highly regarded.

The Ayon and Audio Research DAC 9 are quite worthy I’m sure but my suspicion is that you’d be very pleased with the Luxman in your system.
Charles