Audio Mirror Tubadour V - A Few Words of Appreciation
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the Audio Mirror Tubadour DAC V.
I’d been looking for a DAC for a few months. Got Chord Cutest, then Lab12 Reference. Each of them had strong and weak points, but they weren’t exactly something I was looking for.
After that I discovered the AMT. I’d never heard of that company before. The user reviews were positive, there was a 2-weeks return policy, basically there was nothing to lose, and I decided to try it.
It sounded nice at first, but not spectacular, and there was also too much detail and brightness, which triggered my tinnitus. I thought about returning it, but after a while it started to get better day by day.
When I finally integrated it into my main audio system (it was in my bedroom system for break-in purposes) the improvement in sound quality was unmistakable. The richness and clarity it brings to my music have truly elevated my listening experience. Can’t even ask for more.
So, I just wanted to thank Vlad for creating this little joyful high-quality piece, also wanted to thank him for exceptional service.
Every time I listen to the Tubadour V, I feel great and absolutely satisfied.
But I gotta mention, that in my case it took quite a while until it got broken-in, and started to sound unbelievably soulful.
Now waiting for its “big brother”, which is mentioned in AM’s website ;)
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I too just just aquired a Tub V ....The second dac I have experienced in my system. I am still in the earlystages of break in. Immediately noticed a much bigger and robust sound stage. But after listening..it was very bass heavy and boomy...made me go hmmm? Now a couple days of break in....not boomy at all and much more detail. I havent had a chance to sit and do critical listening...but I am very optunistic this is the one.
Yes Vlad is a great guy to work with. |
@scp, with this device patience is the key. As a matter of fact I don’t even remember having something that required this kind of long break-in time. In my experience 3 weeks are mandatory, but 4 weeks will do the trick, you won’t recognize the sound, which becomes fluid and smooth. Also, I like the fact there is no drop-in tube equivalent, only the stock Chinese 6Z4 to Soviet-made 6Ц4П-ЕВ, but Chinese one is better. |
@hasmarto I had a chance to listen a lil more in depth. I switched from balanced outputs to single ended...moved a couple of my difuser panels...omg...the holographic imaging is amazing. Vlad said I could break in with the amp turned off (tubes) with streamer and dac on playing would speed up the break in...so its been on about 4-5 days now with short listening sessions mixed in. I cant imagine it gets better than this...but I'll take your word.....I will enjoy the ride. |
@scp, you’re not gonna recognize AMT V in a couple of weeks. Vlad knows what he’s doing, so your journey will be well-rewarded. Enjoy the ride! I should’ve gotten the AMT much sooner, but knew zilch about them. Now I can’t imagine listening to my music without it. |
