PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream Junior

The PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC is another member of the class of audio components that exudes pride of ownership from the time it lands on your doorstep. No flimsy cardboard boxes here folks. The DSJ comes double boxed with the outer box in plain cardboard to fool nosy audiophile neighbors with a predilection for sticky fingers and the inner box is white with all of the PS Audio logos.

Once you open both boxes, you have a well-detailed owner's manual with a pair of white gloves you are supposed to wear while you are handling and installing the DSJ into your rack to keep your grubby fingers from tarnishing the beautiful finish. And man, I love the curved style that all of the current components in the PS Audio lineup are sporting. I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I find the DSJ to be striking in appearance.

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Type: FPGA software upgradeable DSD DAC.
Digital Inputs: I2S (HDMI), Coax, XLR (AES/EBU), TOSLINK (S/PDIF), USB, and Network Bridge (Bridge II).
Sample Rates:
I2S, SPDIF, and USB: 44.1kHz to 352.8kHz (16bit, 24bit), DSD64, DSD128.
TOSLINK: 44.1kHz to 96kHz (16bit, 24bit).
Output: RCA and XLR.
Output Voltage: 1.41Vrms (RCA), 2.81Vrms (XLR).
Output Impedance: 100 Ohm (RCA), 200 Ohm (XLR).
Frequency Response: 20-20kHz +/- 0.25dB.
Digital Volume Control: Zero loss of precision.
Analog Conversion: Delta Sigma (DSD), single-bit, double rate.
Network Connectivity: Bridge II card (included) for Roon Ready streaming.
Other Features: Asynchronous USB, synchronous upsampling to 28.22MHz.
Physical:
Input Power: Model specific 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz.
Power Consumption: 30W.
Weight: 8.1kg.