Anyone familiar with Scott Nixon tube dac?


Has anyone purchased (or at least heard) the small tube dac from Scott Nixon? Seems like two versions are available -- $350 and $450. I most curious if anyone has compared the Nixon tube dac to more mainstream tube dacs such as CAL Alpha or Kora Hermes.

Several other sites have had quite a bit of discussion about them, but I would trust it more if I heard it from Audiogon members.

Product info is at: http://www.scott-nixon.com/dac.htm
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I have Scott's tube DAC, as well as his power supply. This is fed from a Wadia 20. This is replacing my Accuphase DAC, so that should give you som e idea how good it is.

The image, and presence of the music is so dramatically 'right there' that it wasn't even close. It does take a few days to burn in and become smooth though, but thats normal for such things. Put in some CD with alot of dynamic range, turn off your preamp, and just let it play on repeat for 24 hrs or so and most of the initial harshness will be burnt off.

Almost a year later I am still amazed at this little giant killer.

John C.