Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC

Better image below and further info from PTA:

I was on the hunt for the elusive new Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC that I learned about on Friday. I found one in the headphone area, and I put on some cans to listen. The DAC sounded clean, but headphones aren’t my primary listening mode so I couldn’t comment too much on the sound as all the gear was unfamiliar to me. But I definitely enjoyed the playlist from the headphone crowd as it was a departure form the typical two-channel rooms.

Looks like 6SN7 or 12SN7 output tubes. Product page here.

@bhvf

LTA used to use and sell the MHDT DAC’s, which are great for the money.

Yup, I remember this.

Me trying to make connections while daydreaming at work: I’d be curious if MHDT was consulted at one point of the process. From the PTA article:

Mark explained that they really hadn’t intended on designing a DAC, but fate, technology, and a key supporting cast presented itself. With a steep learning curve, outside help, and alignment of the universe the Aero DAC was born.

And taking it further, I’d be curious if there were similarities in sound signature to some of MHDTs historical offerings, but with a little more speed. From the product page:

After trying various options, we chose the Analog Devices AD1865 R2R DAC chip, which is sometimes called the “vinyl DAC,” for its organic sound.

The preorder is definitely something to think about. February is right around the corner.