FS: PS Audio Digital Link III DAC

aboroth00
aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
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Up for sale is my PS Audio Digital Link III. Has several inputs and is very nice sounding. Originally retailed for 1000$. Fully functional but has cosmetic defects on the chassis. Please see pictures. Price is accounted for cosmetics.

Asking 200$ + Ship + PP.

Local pickup in 92677 always welcome

Product highlights:
3 digital audio inputs — optical, coaxial, and USB (Type B)
RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs
built-in driver for USB connection
Texas Instruments (formerly Burr Brown) PCM1798DB DAC
192kHz/24-bit processor with 8X oversampling filter
user-selectable 96kHz or 192kHz sample rate
FET-based discrete output stage
built-in high-end power supply with oversized toroidal transformer
THD: 0.0005%
dynamic range: 123 dB
detachable power cord
weight: 10 lbs.
8-9/16"W x 2-13/16"H x 15-15/16"D
MFR # Digital Link-III

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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    edited August 2019
    How old is this DAC? And do you know if it will take a DSD signal?

    Thanks
    Chris
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    Nice dac here for 2 bones kids. Surprised nobody is biting on this.
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  • dr1978
    dr1978 Posts: 424
    Pm incoming
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    CH46E wrote: »
    How old is this DAC? And do you know if it will take a DSD signal?

    Thanks
    Chris

    Unsure of age. Unsure whether DSD. Sorry.
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    Sold!
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  • dr1978
    dr1978 Posts: 424
    Received as described and packaged very securely, thank you!

    Quick question. This is my first experience with a DAC. Can I simply plug the optical audio cord from my Oppo 103 for cd playing, or do I need to change a setting on the Oppo so it is purely a transport?
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    edited August 2019
    Your optic should not need to be turned on.

    I've never had a Oppo but I've also never had a player I had to turn the optic on or off.

    Please let us know how it sounds. I'm itching to get a DAC next.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    dr1978 wrote: »
    Received as described and packaged very securely, thank you!

    Quick question. This is my first experience with a DAC. Can I simply plug the optical audio cord from my Oppo 103 for cd playing, or do I need to change a setting on the Oppo so it is purely a transport?

    Yep, just add it into the chain between transport and preamp. Make sure the dac is on!
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  • dr1978
    dr1978 Posts: 424
    CH46E wrote: »
    Your optic should not need to be turned on.

    I've never had a Oppo but I've also never had a player I had to turn the optic on or off.

    Please let us know how it sounds. I'm itching to get a DAC next.

    Yeah, just over thinking it.

    I don't have the vocabulary to express it, but I've listened to more cd's in the last couple days than probably the last couple years. It's been fun revisiting some old favorites.
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  • dr1978
    dr1978 Posts: 424
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    dr1978 wrote: »
    Received as described and packaged very securely, thank you!

    Quick question. This is my first experience with a DAC. Can I simply plug the optical audio cord from my Oppo 103 for cd playing, or do I need to change a setting on the Oppo so it is purely a transport?

    Yep, just add it into the chain between transport and preamp. Make sure the dac is on!

    I did manage to figure that one out on my own!
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,020
    It is difficult to put that feeling into words sometimes. It's sometimes just as simple (or complex) as a deeper degree of feeling from the listening experience that draws you in; somehow just more engaging and enjoyable.
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  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    Really glad you're enjoying it! The DAC really is a quality unit.
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