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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 

fastricky
fastricky OP
34 posts
 

For more air, you may try Tesla E88CC Gold Pin. This was my choice with Tubadour IV, but I am kind of partial to old Tesla tubes.

 

I was thinking of trying a different tube and adding a Swiss Digital Fuse Box first before going to the expense of the upgrade so thanks! 

mooch2000
19 posts
 

I think on the long run you will be tempted to upgrade your Tubadour IV to higer model. That’s what I did 😁

mooch2000
19 posts
 

I think on the long run you will be tempted to upgrade your Tubadour IV to higer model. That’s what I did and I do not regret my decision 😁

Happy listening!

sns
4,100 posts
 

@fastricky Have you compared ddc I2S clock vs Troubadour internal/master clock (sync vs async), and I2S vs usb?

steakster
2,033 posts
 

A quality DAC is much more than just the type of chip that’s inside it.    Enjoy!

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