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In Reply to: RE: System upgrade posted by psgary on May 30, 2025 at 18:59:02
What sonic characteristic are you looking for that differs from your Geshelli J3 DAC and Life Force 55 amp?Personally, I wouldn't spend too much on a used DAC as there are so many excellent new ones out there in the $1000 +/- range. I'm thinking SMSL, Topping, Denafrips, Eversolo, Cambridge, FiiO, Gustard, and others.
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The PerfectWave DAC is really the only possible upgrade for a DAC that I'm considering because the reviews for the PerfectWave Transport and DAC as a pair got such sterling reviews.
Other than that, it's hard to imagine that the J3 can be beaten for less than minor megabucks. Maybe the PW DAC isn't better but I'm willing to take a chance.
My system sounds great. I'm just scratching the old audiophile itch. You probably know what that's like.
Venezuela?
I'm pretty sure the enclosures are made at PS Audio in Colorado and very possibly the boards too.
I have a great memories of Colorado driving from Michigan to RMAF in Denver.The suicidal scenery of Iowa and Nebraska and suddenly on a horizon the mountains. The thread reminded me that I have a dreaded PS Audio power plant unit to repair:) Harry, the owner of a local audio store said that it was impossible for him to deal with Paul and gave me the carcas of that unit. He did have PW transport/ dac combo for sale and I regret not talking him into letting me to borrow it.
Trump tariffs and 'Denefrips' dac Price has gone up 200% if bought directly from China...Lower prices are available outside of China for the moment but that changes moment to moment.
Requires research ;company by co.
Holding off
"I'm just scratching the old audiophile itch. You probably know what that's like."
I fully understand! And sometimes it's nice to have matching equipment - PS Audio in your case.
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