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MHDT Orchid or Audio Mirror/ pick one for me please

I have been looking around at my first streaming system ever, never even owened a dac. I have owned a Ezemplar Audio tube Denon 2900 and Exemplar tube Oppo 105 for the last 15 years, others have come and gone these always stayed. I mostly listen to records. I have been looking at dac's for a couple months and these are the 2 tube dac's I am considering. Solid state I looked at RME, Border Patrol, Ayre, Mytek, Chord and others. I like how the Orchid can except so many tubes and likes mods. Audio Mirror looks interesting I understand maybe more detail,  which is important. Both are in my price range, I want to start out slow and not spend to much on first purchase in streaming. I will also need a cheap streamer. Thanks for any suggestions. I'm kind of lost!!
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I strongly considered both and got the Orchid. Both can tube roll.

Two further considerations:
Orchid -- 1 year warranty, not US based but Linear Tube Audio sells them and can repair if necessary.
Mirror -- 2 year warranty and made in US (Minnesota).

Perhaps write to both and see how quickly they respond.

Having never heard the Mirror I cannot comment. I like the Orchid but it's the only one I have. I am going to try a new tube on it, soon. There's a Facebook group devoted to the Orchid with just a few members but they're very knowledgeable and may have an opinion.
I trust @mesch a lot, FWIW.
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