FS: PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MK I with Network Bridge I
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I’m selling the first PS Audio PerfectWave DAC that I purchased used off Audiogon in July of 2014. The original purchase price was $3,800 for the DAC and $500 for the Network Bridge I. [I have a copy of the original invoice from Perrotta Consulting.]
I’m offering it to members of Club Polk for $950 plus shipping.
I liked the sound it produced so well that it made me a PS Audio fan. I upgraded to the MK II version of the PWD and have since purchased two PS Audio DirectStream DACs. The PWD MK I is now “the odd man out,” because I only have three systems, and I haven’t used it for a couple of years.
This DAC is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. There are a couple of minor, faint scuff marks on the top and some slight swirl marks from wiping the top from time to time. None of these is obvious. I’d give it a 7 on the Audiogon scale, primarily because of its age.
PS Audio’s Network Bridge I that was installed when I purchased the DAC exhibits the design flaw that PS Audio discovered after the Bridge I was released. Occasionally and randomly, the Bridge I hangs up while streaming. Restarting the DAC resolves the problem – an occasional nuisance, but not a fatal flaw.
PS Audio fixed this design flaw with the Bridge II. I believe the Bridge I in this DAC can be traded in for $300 credit against the purchase of a Bridge II under PS Audio’s trade-in program. [I use a Bridge II in each of my other three PS Audio DACs.]
I have the DAC, remote, power cord, white gloves, cotton flannel sleeve, and inside box that came with the DAC. I do not have the second, outside box, but will make one for shipping purposes.
Following are pictures of the DAC and accessory items.
I’m offering it to members of Club Polk for $950 plus shipping.
I liked the sound it produced so well that it made me a PS Audio fan. I upgraded to the MK II version of the PWD and have since purchased two PS Audio DirectStream DACs. The PWD MK I is now “the odd man out,” because I only have three systems, and I haven’t used it for a couple of years.
This DAC is in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. There are a couple of minor, faint scuff marks on the top and some slight swirl marks from wiping the top from time to time. None of these is obvious. I’d give it a 7 on the Audiogon scale, primarily because of its age.
PS Audio’s Network Bridge I that was installed when I purchased the DAC exhibits the design flaw that PS Audio discovered after the Bridge I was released. Occasionally and randomly, the Bridge I hangs up while streaming. Restarting the DAC resolves the problem – an occasional nuisance, but not a fatal flaw.
PS Audio fixed this design flaw with the Bridge II. I believe the Bridge I in this DAC can be traded in for $300 credit against the purchase of a Bridge II under PS Audio’s trade-in program. [I use a Bridge II in each of my other three PS Audio DACs.]
I have the DAC, remote, power cord, white gloves, cotton flannel sleeve, and inside box that came with the DAC. I do not have the second, outside box, but will make one for shipping purposes.
Following are pictures of the DAC and accessory items.
Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.
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I've got on PSA power cables AND their PerfectWave Transport . . . . Great gear! . . .GLWTSAC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
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I've got on PSA power cables AND their PerfectWave Transport . . . . Great gear! . . .GLWTS
Thank you.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
A great DAC I have one with the bridge 2.
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Never heard any PS audio products, and this looks awesome and seems like an incredible deal.
GLWS!Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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Never heard any PS audio products, and this looks awesome and seems like an incredible deal.
GLWS!
Thanks, @rooftop59.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
I have a PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC as well, and it is superb. Whomever is lucky enough to grab this is in for a real treat.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Wow wish this was available 3 weeks ago. This is an excellent dac. Like you, I had one of these and liked the sound so much I upgraded to the Directstream Dac. I was looking for a source in my 2nd system and ended up getting the Sony Hapz1es....but would have jumped on this dac in a heart -beat. Great deal to be had here guys!
Main Rig:
Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3
Second Rig:
Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded) -
@dhart86,
I'm sorry the timing wasn't right.
This DAC is still available for anybody interested.
However, I'm going to sell it through another channel by the end of the week.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One. -
Some one should grab this , I have one with bridge 2 and all I can say is it's amazing. Mconnect using tidal or qobuz to bridge is excellent. Shows album cover and rate. On dac and your phone is remote.
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SOLDFamily Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.
