A tube DAC with volume control, suggestions ?

Looking to replace my solid state C-47 McIntosh preamp.
Looking to get back that tube euphonic sound I remember when I had a DK Design MK3 integrated.

Suggestions ?

techno__dude02-16-2020 7:51pm

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tomstruck Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 350 posts 02-16-2020 at 08:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Research has one called DSPre there is one on Audiogon for $2700 new list is $7500 i believe it is a current model that is all i know about it
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 02-17-2020 at 12:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you desire the best possible sound quality look at Lampizator.My friend is using it in his system and it was a big sonic upgrade.
scottwsmith Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 02-18-2020 at 12:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Research Reference DAC / Media Bridge
213cobra Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 885 posts 02-19-2020 at 08:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Save some cash. mhdt Pagoda + a TVC (transformer volume control). Resolution & tone. The Pagoda isn't strictly a "tube dac." It has a tube output buffer connected to an R2R organic DAC with a discrete transistor DA stage prior to the buffer. It sounds sublime, up to 24/192. Strap a TVC to it and settle in for organic realism. Phil

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