I have not compared these and the Nixon stuff looks intriguing as can be. From a totally practical standpoint, the dac of his without a buffer (I think that's what one of them is) is something you are going to have to be very careful of in terms of mating it to a preamp. The fact that it does not seem to be a full-fledged commercial product has its pluses and minuses. The plus--it is leading edge technology. One minus--how compatible is it? Good luck and let audigoners know if you buy one and what your experience with it is....
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
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