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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
Main Menu: Sub-Menus Sub-Menu: Audio Input Sub-Menu: Audio Output Sub-Menu: System Sub-Menu: Network Remote Control Trouble Shooting Specifications Menu Operations Product registration Warranty Service PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Directstream Mk2 Overview
Owner’s Reference DirectStream DAC MK2 Welcome The PS Audio PerfectWave™ DirectStream Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) MK2 is a state-of-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
DSD -> PCM -> disc -> PCM -> DSD -> analog. The DSD path can skip the conversions to PCM. Those conversions can’t be perfect and artifacts of the PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 6 To maintain low noise and linearity, the design incorporates both high speed symmetrical video amps and a passive output filter. 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.
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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: Unpacking And Connections
Connect the AC cable into the receptacle in back and plug the unit into your Power Plant or into the wall. PS Audio products come from the factory with a 3-year warranty. Please register your Register the Unit 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
MK2 as a new device if you have a Mac. If you have a Windows operating system, you will need to download the DirectStream Extended Resolution driver from our website and install it on your Windows computer. S is available through several manufacturers as well PS Audio equipment, such as the S Input PerfectWave SACD Transport. I S is a parallel data connection with separate clocks and data and transferred via an HDMI cable. -
Page 11: Control And Operation
Turn the AC power switch in the rear of DirectStream MK2 to the ON position. The power Power On switch is located just above the AC inlet. PS Audio will flash across the display. The setup guide will then ask you questions to help you configure the unit. Use the left and... -
Page 12: Main Display And Menu
- For S/PDIF and Optical, a green dot means there's an active signal on that input with a valid sampling rate. - For I2S, a green dot means there's a PS Audio I2S source connected with a valid signal. • When certain menu options are selected, small icons will appear on the main display. -
Page 13: Main Menu: Balance
Use up or down buttons on the control ring to change the absolute polarity of the signal from “Norm” PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 14: Main Menu: Pre-Emphasis
There are 4 sub-menus that can be accessed from the main menu. They are: Main Menu: • Audio Input Access • Audio Output Sub-Menus • System • Network (for PS Audio use only) PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 15: Sub-Menu: Audio Input
• A pop up will appear to ask if you want to rename it. Click the center button to choose PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 16: Sub-Menu: Audio Output
The input has now been renamed. Transport Input Use the Up and Down arrows to select the input you are using for the PS Audio Transport. Once selected whenever you press Play, Pause, Open or Close on the remote, the DAC will automatically switch to the input you specified. - Page 17 Set to Lifted to enable the XLR Shell Lift. Set to Grounded to disable the XLR Shell Lift. The default is Grounded. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 18: Sub-Menu: System
Auto: When fixed volume is on, this shows the input on the main display. If fixed volume is off, this shows the volume on the main display. Both will display small icons when certain menu options are selected. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 19 There are 3 options - Off, IR1, and IR2. If you are using a Stellar remote with this product and experience interference with your other devices when using the remote, you can PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
- Page 20 The files will display on the screen in alphabetical order. • Scroll up or down to highlight the file you want to load. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 21: Sub-Menu: Network
• If there is an error, the error will be displayed. - If you have problems with loading firmware, you can contact PS Audio customer support with the error you see. - Press the center button to exit from the error screen •... -
Page 22: Remote Control
Operating Manual 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 23: Troubleshooting
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 24: Specifications
THD+N @ 1KHz (full scale) <0.1% Output Stage Passive audio transformer, fed by high current, high speed analog amps producing double rate DSD. PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 25 PCM or DSD. DoP on all inputs as well as raw DSD on I2S inputs USB Digital Input: Connector USB “B” Type Format PCM, DoP v1.1 (DSD over PCM), or Native DSD Transfer mode Asynchronous PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 26: Menu Operations
System (sub-menu) Enter menu (see more in System Sub-Menu). Network (for PS This sub-menu is for internal PS Audio use. Audio use only) PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 27 A pop up will appear to ask if you want to rename it. Press to select okay. Transport Input Select the input you are using for the PS Audio Transport. Select Off if you don't have a transport or don't want to use this feature. Ground Lift Enter Ground Lift sub-menu.
- Page 28 This is a multi-step process. See section on System/Firmware Update for menu) instructions. Factory Reset Enter factory reset. Use right arrow to select reset and press it again. (sub-menu) PS Audio® Inc. 800-PSAUDIO 4865 Sterling Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 ©2022 PS Audio Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 29: 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 30 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.
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Page 31: Service
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 32 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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