High End DACs & Media Players Explained

MOON AUDIO | MOON AUDIO STAFF/FEB 19TH 2020

Drew Baird, CEO of http://Moon-Audio.com explains and compares two High End Dac/Media Players, the PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC MK2 and the Bryston BDA2 & BDP2. Drew also explains their input connections, network vs. direct usb computer connection, and he also shares good choices for software to use for your digital music interface and cataloging.

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