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- Page 1 Owner’s Reference ® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC MK2 Instructions for Use PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2 PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2014 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What this warranty covers Shipping What this warranty does not cover Limitations under this warranty Warranty transfer Warranty service within North America Obtaining An RMA# PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Owner's Reference Directstream Dac Mk2
When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality. -
Page 4: Directstream Mk2 Overview
® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC MK2 The PS Audio PerfectWave™ DirectStream Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) MK2 is a state-of- Welcome the-art DAC that replaces its predecessor, the PerfectWave DirectStream DAC. Since its groundbreaking introduction 8 years ago, the PerfectWave DirectStream DAC has stood alone as one of the most remarkable DACs ever built. -
Page 5: Why Dsd
Some bits in PCM carry a lot of weight and would make a very loud pop if changed. PCM needs more error PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 6 The output of the DSD engine is fed directly into the output stage, based on high speed video amplifiers and a passive output transformer. Most output schemes for DSD modulators are active low pass filters, covering the required PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 7 The PerfectWave DirectStream MK2 DAC represents a significant departure in the design and execution of PS Audio’s products. We believe this new instrument will help further our industry, music and the faithful reproduction of music around the world PS Audio®...
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Page 8: Installation Considerations
There are no sonic penalties for conversion to DoP as the raw DSD data is unaffected by the process. Your new PS Audio DAC is supplied with a removable AC Power cord. While the supplied cord Power Cables is of good quality, it is recommended that you replace it with one of PS Audio’s matching... -
Page 9: Connections
Plant or into the wall. Register the Unit PS Audio products come from the factory with a 3-year warranty. Please register your new DirectStream MK2. Registration takes just a few minutes, helps us inform you about future upgrades, keeps track of your serial number and allows us to maintain the highest standards of product quality of any company. -
Page 10: Connecting The Output
USB also requires a driver to operate properly. Mac computers running OSX have the driver built in. Windows based computers require the PS Audio High Resolution USB driver to be installed. Download the driver from our website https://www.psaudio.com/downloads/;... -
Page 11: Control And Operation
Note that settings are typically saved in real time as the changes are made. The main display shows the volume by default. Pressing the center, right, or left buttons on Main display PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 12: Input Naming
For example, Input 1 is I S 1. If you are using the PS Audio AirLens or SACD Transport on this input, you can select that name. You can enter the Input Names sub-menu the same way as other sub-menus, by double pressing the menu button or by pressing the center button on the control ring. -
Page 13: Balance
FPGA (these versions will be released over time and must be downloaded from the PS Audio website when they become available). Select which FPGA version you wish to use and press the select button. The DirectStream MK2 will show you the loading steps it uses to activate the new firmware version (each firmware version will sound different). -
Page 14: Backlight
DirectStream MK2 connects to your local network using ewither Ethernet or WiFi for the purpose of firmware updates when available. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Wifi Enable
WPS feature, then press the corresponding WPS button on your router. Your DirectStream MK2 will then be connected to your Wi-Fi network automatically. Wi-Fi Setup sub- menu (double press to open) Network Select PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 16: Factory Reset
It may be faster to find the number characters by going backwards from the A. Forget Net Deletes current Wifi information, including preferrred SSID, username and password. Factory reset PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 17: Ground Lift
DirectStream MK2 provides the ability to connect those inputs to gound through the front panel display. A long press of the Menu button (more than 2 seconds) enters the menus. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 18: Remote Control
Quick Start Guide ® Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC MK2 Remote Control PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 19: Usb Not Connecting
Monterey the drivers are already available and the unit should be automatically recognized. You can then go and choose the PS Audio USB driver to play to by going to System Preferences->Sound and select the PS Audio PerfectWave. You can also go to Applications- >Utilities->Audio Midi and select the driver as well as set the same rate. - Page 20 DirectStream MK2 and choose the lower output option (see the Quick Start guide). You can also turn the output attenuator on or off by pressing the Filter button on DirectStream's remote control. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 21: Product Registration
PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center. At the option of PS Audio, the product will be repaired without charge for parts or labor, replaced, or the purchase price refunded through the original point of purchase. -
Page 22: Limitations Under This Warranty
This warranty is for the benefit of the original purchaser of the product. The warranty may be transferred to a subsequent purchaser during the 3 year warranty period. To do this, you must contact PS Audio directly to set up a transfer of warranty registration. -
Page 23: Warranty Service Within North America
PS Audio authorized repair center. You should insure the product for its full retail cost, in the event it gets lost or damaged in transit. PS Audio is not responsible for damage incurred during the transit of products sent to us. - Page 24 Thanks for being a part of the PS Audio Family At PS Audio, we’re family. Not just a family that runs in bloodlines, but in frequencies. Because while we may not all share the same genes here, we are all related by a passion, nay, obsession with listening to the music we love at the highest, most breathtaking quality possible.
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