Tubed DAC w Balanced Out & Volume Control


I'm looking for such a creature for my small bedroom system, to feed a pair of Hypex Ncore 400 monoblocks going into Harbeth P3 monitors. Right now I'm using an (original version) Wyred4Sound DAC2, and am also thinking of checking out a Benchmark - both have balanced outs. But I'd prefer one with a tube output section. Recommendations?

Thanks, Peter
peter_s
Ayon CD5S (and its successor and standalone DAC).

Analogue volume control
True Balanced architecture
Tube output stage and power supply
I would judge a dac by sound quality, and not some generic feature, but that's just me. The Aesthetix Pandora will meet all of your specifications. It may even sound good, too.
I would judge a dac by sound quality, and not some generic feature, but that's just me.
Zd542

It's not just you ZD.