Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC

"Lead time for new LTA orders is typically about four weeks, which includes a full week of burn-in and play-testing."

Is this unusual for a manufacturer to standardly burn-in their units? What about units headed for reviewers?

For example, that Twittering Machines review of the Harmony and Aero. Was the Harmony right off the production floor, or did it receive some time somehow for more equal footing for evaluation?

With the often very subtle differences in performance, this would appear to be an important consideration

@no_regrets 

I'm of a different mindset in regard to the Rotel being utilized as a transport.

Would an excellent tonearm-cartridge combo performance be affected by an average turntable?

I feel significant gains will materialize with a transport approaching the Aero level.

@no_regrets 

I've used a Musical Fidelity A-5 as a transport, along with a Cambridge CXC, and currently a Project RS2T.

The Project is simply at a different sonic level. Unfortunately, this Project model has had serious reliability issues. 

My original unit was replaced. My current unit works perfectly as long as I leave it in stand-by. From a full off it can sometimes take a few attempts to power up.

I'm not aware if the glitches have been remedied or not. If they have addressed this the performance compares with units several times it's cost.

Good luck with your decision.

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