Time to revive an old thread as my DAC journey continues.
Ultimately went with a Bricasti DAC. Was at an audio store looking for something else but happened to hear the Lab 12 DAC and was wowed by the "golden tone" of vocals. Set me back into the tube DAC search which I thought I had exited. The Lab 12 is too big for my cabinet, but the Audio Mirror or Border Patrol both would fit easily.
Question: Do either ( or both ) offer that golden vocal hue?