As someone already said the Borderpatrol isn't exactly a tube DAC, though it does have a tube in the power supply for rectification. More importantly the sound is very "tube like" in character. I didn't love it in my system but I know a bunch of people who do, it is worth a try if that's the signature you prefer.
which tube dac? Lab 12 vs Line Magnetic vs Borderpatrol?
trying to add some tube magic to my system, seeking as tube-ey as sound as possible
the 3 dacs in question are all around the same price to my door
Line Magnetic seems to offer rectification, is that important?
Borderpatrol does not have XLRS so small negative for me there
thanks in advance