If you have the budget, the SW1X tube DACS are awesome. Even their lowest-end models are above so many on the market. They are all custom built I traded from a Lampizator Atlantic TRP to the SW1X DAC IV Special. If connected to one of their VDT streamers, the synergy is so sweet. For pricing information, etc., contact Colin King at Gestalt Audio. https://gestalt.audio/
Tube DAC with i2s input?
Hi all, I want to upgrade from my Pontus II which is a good DAC but I'm looking for better depth/dimension, separation and analog warmth. I recently added a Laiv uDDC to the Pontus and that improved things notably so I'd like to keep that option for a new tube DAC, however most I come across do not have i2s input. Any suggestions? Budget $4-6k thanks. - Rich