Stereophile Recommended Components Fall 2021 Edition

It is somewhat amazing that the PS Audio Directstream DAC is still listed as A+. I own this DAC and have been very happy with it. Had one a few years ago and sold it and went on a search for a better DAC. Came back to the Direcstream DAC and am still very happy with it, and a big plus is it is made in the USA!
 
Does this list ever change much from year to year? For example, the JC mono's were on it for a long time and now the JC+, Larry Greenhill seems to keep Levinson on the list, etc. We know to take it FWIW I just wondered if you all notice the repeaters. I suppose though if you are a leader you remain until unseated.
 
The actual criteria used in assembling this list have always been a bit of a mystery, despite the explanations given by the editors over the years. TAS is only slightly better (dividing by price rather than by "class"), but at least there it is more clear.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top