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Birthday DAC

Hi all,

I have been asked by a family member to help choose a new DAC as a birthday gift. ( wish my wife was as generous ).  My sister in law is looking for an R2R Dac; preferably tube based.  The only kicker is she wants a smaller size.  Her price range 3-5 thousand dollars. I haven't been down this rabbit hole for a while and wonder if there are any suggestions I could share with her.

Thanks !

mpomerantz
vthokie83
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Mpomerantz 

I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. I’m sure someone will post more for you

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audioman58
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For under $5k the New Denafrips Terminator -2. 12 anniversary 

is a class leading Great R2R dac by any standard at this price point and above.

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kingbarbuda
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Border Patrol. It has a tube. Not sure about the D/A methodology. 

malibu457
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Denafrips Pontus 2, loving it.

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jerryg123
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