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Audio Aero and Accustic Arts

I've recently added Accustic Arts DAC to my system. I'm pleased with the new sound it brought to the system. Compared to Linn Unidisk the upper frequency is more extended and airy, and the vocals sound more natural.

I'm thinking of continuing with upgrade on the DAC. While Accustic Arts Tube DAC is highly regarded, unfortunately it's out of my budget. I've been looking around, and the DAC and CDP from Audo Aero caught my eyes. I like the fact that they have tube output stage and analog domain volume control. It looks like DAC is somewhat rarer than the CDP. Has anyone compared Audio Aero with Accustic Arts DAC?

How are the Audio Aero CDP? Do all models have tube output stage and analog volume control? I see some models with digital input and/or analog preamp section. Were there offered as an option?
jylee

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unclejeff
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For many years the Audio Aero Capitole CDP was the center of my system. I ran Satellite through toslink, my DVD player through coax and I even ran my slim devices Transporter through the AES/EBU....with all thee of these sources using the Audio Aero's DAC.

It is only since I got my Anthem D2 that I switched over as the main DAC for all of ther other sources, allthough I still use the Capitole's DAC into the D2 via an analog cable.
unclejeff
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If you do a search of threads on audio aero I believe you will find a great number of very happy, loyal customers.
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