Many have asked this question but, unfortunately, there is no ready to create a new PWD out of the parts left over from a DirectStream upgrade.  You need a new case, display and some other parts.  PS Audio is not supplying parts so you are on your own.

Final Version 

 

This thread may be of help: http://www.psaudio.com/forum/pwd-topics/pwd2-voltage-conversion-120v-230v/

Many report break-in takes 500 hours.    Playing a variety of music and/or pink noise into a load is best.  The preamp or amp to which the DirectStream is connected need not be powered up, but the DS needs to be connected so that it is driving a load.

Just use a Ethernet wireless bridge.  Cheap and easy.

Excellent.   But if you need/want anything else, we will help you out there.

Post a request on the PS Audio Forum and they will help you out.

OK . . .

Just a couple of minutes.

Stereophile jsut placed the DirectStream in Class A+

Correct, just like earlier versions of Windows.

Beautifully done.

Whether this is too loud depends on the sensitivity of your headphones.   If you are in doubt, turn it down.

Of course you do.  But you are arguing with yourself; no one stated such an unqualified absolute.  By ignoring both the context and snipping out the bulk of my post, you have constructed a straw man - and then knocked him down.    This approach is entirely silly and unproductive.

As with many such disagreements, it comes down to nomenclature.   Is an outboard amplifier "needed" or "necessary?"  Of course not.  The DX50 amp works, produces sound, allows one to listen to music.  It allows one to get from A to B.   Is there an "actual benefit" to using an outboard amp? ...

I personally would not be concerned with the charging circuit in the DX50.  The safety low discharge switch is in the battery itself, not the unit in which it is installed.  It appears the stock battery simply gave up and needs replacement. 

Great post.  Thanks.

Very interesting.    I have not had problems with the screen, but perhaps this well help others.

While I suspect it would be difficult for you, a gentler touch will resolve the issue.   If anything, I have the opposite issue with touchscreens/pads as I naturally use very little pressure.  If adjustable, I turn the sensitivity as high as possible.   I have no problems with unwanted...

At least it is a cheap and easy fix.   We have all done these things.

I have found that when I adjust the volume, the sound of my headphones changes.  This is enough.

It is both very unfortunate you feel this way and have these experiences.  Such behavior should never occur.   Do not give up an activity you enjoy merely because some of its practitioners are jerks.   I am, however, finding this ironic.  I would not know of this issue other than others...

~shudder~   Nothing worse than shuffle mode.   Fortunately, I do not have to use it. :)

I hope you are getting at least serious nibbles.  It is a great amp.