jjss +1
I had the Ares 2 in Jan for a couple weeks and had to move up to higher
product. The $1700 pontus was a strong consideration. The Ares had a
bit too much sibilance for my ears. Originally I was shopping for a dac
with tubes as I enjoy that warmth. After reading about Vlad and speaking
with him I chose his Tubadour for a few reasons.
-Wanted the tube sound with R2R
-Listening to Vlad experience and background made me a believer.
-He is in the USA. I have already had him do an upgrade.
Not sure if you are aware but the chip he chose for musicality reasons
only-is the AD 1865. Same one Audionote uses.
Very pleased with it. Does take 200-300 hours to burn in so be patient.
The Denafrips is ready to go.
I had the Ares 2 in Jan for a couple weeks and had to move up to higher
product. The $1700 pontus was a strong consideration. The Ares had a
bit too much sibilance for my ears. Originally I was shopping for a dac
with tubes as I enjoy that warmth. After reading about Vlad and speaking
with him I chose his Tubadour for a few reasons.
-Wanted the tube sound with R2R
-Listening to Vlad experience and background made me a believer.
-He is in the USA. I have already had him do an upgrade.
Not sure if you are aware but the chip he chose for musicality reasons
only-is the AD 1865. Same one Audionote uses.
Very pleased with it. Does take 200-300 hours to burn in so be patient.
The Denafrips is ready to go.