Favorite High-Resolution Tube DAC?

Tell me what you think is the most analog-esque non-digital sounding 24/96-192 tube DAC available within $2500-$3500 price range (new or used) to replace my Reimyo DAP-777. Needs AES, BNC, COAX input. USB not required.

sakahara03-11-2011 3:36am

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sirotseta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 03-11-2011 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Note DAC will not fit since you want hi-rez, so Lampizator DAC.
sirotseta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 03-12-2011 at 11:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe Sakahara is looking for a "tube" DAC. APL DAC-S while looks fantastic (have not heard) but I believe the DAC is not a tube design. For the same performance level, Lampizator Level 4 with 4 output tubes in balance configuration plus a 5th tube rectifier dual diode power supply is the one to audition. Problem is there are not enough dealers and you may need quite a bit of a "leap of faith". The new Aesthetix Pandora DAC also has balanced tube output stage and can do 24/192. However, that's $5,000.
sirotseta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 03-13-2011 at 03:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Horning Sati uses AD1865 chip, which max out at 18-bit. So it won't really do high rez and may not fit your bill. Have not heard about the TRON. Any good?
sirotseta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 03-20-2011 at 04:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You will not be disappointed with the LZ3. Please also let us know how does it compares with the APL DAC-S.

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