Adding a Dac and Stresmer

I love my LAB 12 DAC.....   great sounding DAC.   

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2023/03/12/lab12-dac1-review/

I bought it thinking i would take advantage of my dealers one year trade up on something 2 X the cost.    It sounds so good I am keeping it.    

Hi Silverfox.     The only direct comparison I have made in my system is LAb 12 vs RME.     I did listen to the SimAudio DAC and Merason DAC 1 during demo and thought the LAB 12 was the most natural sounding.   Merason was really good but I preferred the LAB 12.   I didn't think it was "expensive" compared to the Merason at $5500.     

I bought it thinking I would be back within a year to trade up to so etching 2X the cost...    I really like this DAC so I am pretty sure I'm keeping it for the long haul

LAB 12 is way better than decent .....   have you heard one Audioman?     It's a sleeper,  

Yes Aurenders are not cheap , but I got a great deal on a N200 and have zero regrets.   Super high build quality, great App, sounds great, excellent support.     All that all up and it is a good value.