Scott Nixon UFO DAC: Next step up?

I have a fine Scott Nixon UFO (tube) DAC: What would be the next audibly better DAC?

jgb116607-13-2012 8:36pm

lloydelee21 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,202 posts 07-15-2012 at 04:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete great news!!! enjoy!
hornsystem Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 07-15-2012 at 10:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned the Nixon Tube DAC for some time. It is a very analog sounding DAC, though I found it to be very rolled-off on the highs. It is a decent DAC but it absolutely obscures some musical detail. You might try the Audio Note Kits DAC 2.1 or RedWine Audio Isbellina, they sound almost identical (I own both) and they both have an extremely analog sound but WITH the highs.
jgb1166 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 07-16-2012 at 08:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your response; I'll keep an eye out for either one. FYI, I found the proper tube made a significant difference and that the Amperex in particular brought out the high end well, unlike the generic brands.