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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)

teajay
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Hello Teajay,

would you be able to provide more info on the sonic characteristics between the Aqua La Scala and the Aero? I was in the process of purchasing a La Scala and now interested in the Aero. If the sonic quality is on the same level and I could save money with the Aero, it’s a win. I’ve read that the La Scala might not do well with highly complex music such as an orchestra or movie soundtrack like the likes of Pirates of the Carabean from Hans Zimmer, one of my favorite artist. Did you experience the same with the La Scala? What about with the Aero? Thank you.

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lancelock
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no_regrets

I use a Roon server and Sonore ultraRendu Network Streamer with LTA LPS Quboz, Roon. I’m not concerned anymore about DSD. The PCM sounds like DSD to me. Incredible.

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glory
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Just sold my Lampi Atlantic with engine 11 

 

any thoughts if this dac under review here is a side ways move or an upwards movement.

zarf
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For the fun of it, I've just taken delivery of the Ray's Reserve 6SN7s, from LTA. I'm curious, because thus far I've preferred the 12SN7 stockers to two other pairs of 6SN7 tubes. I'm going to fire up that system shortly. I've been listening upstairs this afternoon.

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