DirectStream Junior

About the DirectStream Junior

The PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream Junior (DSJ) is a state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier designed and manufactured in Boulder, Colorado. It features the same FPGA-based reprogrammable architecture as PS Audio's flagship DirectStream DAC but at a significantly lower price point. The DSJ includes a built-in Bridge II network card (a option on the senior model), making it Roon Ready for seamless streaming integration. The unit can process virtually any digital audio format currently available, including PCM and DSD, with upgradeable firmware allowing continuous improvement. It features both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs with zero-loss volume control, enabling direct connection to power amplifiers without a separate preamplifier. The DSJ is known for its elegant build quality, rich tonality, robust dynamics, and revealing detail retrieval, though it lacks wireless connectivity options and internal MQA decoding capability.