@teajay I remember and took notice of your Lab12 Ref DAC review a while back. I have enjoyed and have been very impressed with mine. How would the LSA and the Lab 12 Ref compare in your mind? Thanks
Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
Hey Gon members,
I just submitted to Stereo Times my review on the new ,and the first, DAC that Linear Tube Audio has just released. For right now I would strongly suggest anyone in the market for a stand alone DAC, regardless of price, consider the Aero. Its build quality, R2R chip set, power supply, internal part selection and the tube based ZOTL analog conversion section leads to one of the most musical and analog type presentations I have heard in the last ten years. Not inexpensive at $3,950, but competes with my reference which sells for $10,000 more. You get a 14 day home . trial. So far no one has returned the Aero after hearing in their system. I go into many details about the Aero in my review, but wanted to give a heads-up for anyone considering a DAC purchase. I believe the Aero is a break through product based on price vs. performance. I'll let you know when the review goes up. Hopefully in the next ten days.
Terajay (Terry London)
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@mitch2 If you do decide to buy NOS 6sn7 tubes this is a must read. There are reasonably priced tubes (Sylvania, Rca, Raytheon) that sound fantastic but requires some searching and leaps of faith. Interested in your feedback on the LTA Aero once you get some time with it. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/shootout-of-nos-6sn7-tubes |
@teajay Thanks for the clarification. Mitch2 had mentioned he was waiting 3 weeks due to LTA waiting on cases to arrive. |