November 9, 201114 yr Author comment_479541 Well consider the BS he's spewing I wouldn't worry about it too much. I don't have the tech knowledge to determine if it's BS. You really think it is? The USB Asynch sounds like something real. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479546 PWD Mk2 coming out. I guess it's good that it is upgradeable for those of us who have the mk1, but the price is a bit steep for early adopters of a unit that was supposed to be da bomb. I know this is the way it goes, but something here doesn't sit well with me. Well if the MK2 dacs is going to be anything like the SR-007 stax, it will be total craps, just ask Birgir. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479552 I don't have the tech knowledge to determine if it's BS. You really think it is? The USB Asynch sounds like something real. I admit I only read his first description which did not say anything about async unless that's the digital lens thing. From the description there it sounds like re clocking not true async. The whole writeup gave me a snake oil feeling. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479564 I don't have the tech knowledge to determine if it's BS. You really think it is? The USB Asynch sounds like something real. The built-in "digital lens" sounds legit. However the bridge already essentially has this. PSA should have first fixed the bridge, gotten the bugs out, and made gapless work. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479580 PS Audio has historically been a bit thick on the BS.. enough so that I would be wary of anything from them. This upgrade may be legit, and I'm not saying that their products are junk; just that they have an interesting history. For example, they used to make stuff like power amps, but apparently they developed a reputation for blowing up, so now they make AC regenerators, which uses some of that technology. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479582 Well if the MK2 dacs is going to be anything like the SR-007 stax, it will be total craps, just ask Birgir. Ahh but here you get a new fuse which will make all the difference in the world... Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479584 ^ Heh, had forgotten about that... the Critical Link fuse. Gotta be worth the upgrade right there, cuz its critical... Report
November 9, 201114 yr Author comment_479585 It's also interesting given that I think TAS and maybe Stereophile (not sure about that one) have review samples. Odd that the revision would be introduced during that time. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479589 ^ Heh, had forgotten about that... the Critical Link fuse. Gotta be worth the upgrade right there, cuz its critical... Well it's critical since things don't work well without them. The whole fuse BS reminds me of when people were comparing the sound of outlets and the plates around them... Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479593 ^ Oh, but they still are. And crystals... go read AudioAsylum's Tweaks/DIY forum Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479597 Somebody really should write a practical electronics book for audiophiles.... Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479604 My P300 is awesome in that it removed all the ground loop hum I was getting between my various components etc but can I hear any difference between any of the settings (other than on/off)? Nope. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479610 I've never used one, but I think their regenerators are probably pretty good (and effective). It's when they start catering to audiiophile silliness ($800 power cords, fuses, etc.) that they jump the shark. I can't say I blame them cuz it makes the margins look good Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479627 Instead of calling it the PerfectWave Mk 2, maybe they should have called it the MorePerfectWave Dac. Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479629 ^ Heh, good point. If it's already perfect, how is it possible to improve it? Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479637 They should just avoid waves. Edited November 9, 201114 yr by blessingx Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479647 Manufacturers should avoid using the word perfect in their products, unless they plan to discontinue them, or closing the factory Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479652 They can still use the term "Perfect" on their products. PerfectWave ... then PerfectTide ...followed by PerfectTsunami. Each one is perfect within its specification, see? Report
November 9, 201114 yr comment_479677 Now I want the Ayre DAC. Great! when you're looking for a place to store the lowly Perfect Wave I suppose I could help you out. Report
November 17, 201114 yr comment_480963 Somebody really should write a practical electronics book for audiophiles.... Well, here are the 3 electronics books I keep close by. They're not really for audiophiles though. The Art of Electronics, Horowitz & Hill - http://amzn.com/0521370957 The Circuit Designers Companion, Williams - http://amzn.com/0750663707 Electrical Engineering: An Introduction - Schwarz & Oldham - http://amzn.com/0195105850 Report
November 17, 201114 yr comment_480966 Well I actually bought a copy of the first one from some monkey on Head-Case and it has been pretty useful. Report
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