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Audio Mirror vs Prima Luna tube DAC

Hi there,
Wondering if anyone out there has had the opportunity to A/B the Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE and the Prima Luna Evo 100 tube DACs.  I am looking to get as close to vinyl as possible while either streaming (Qobuz) or playing CD files from an Aurender N100H....nuts I know.

Currently using my Moon/SimAudio 260D CD player as DAC with Curios Evolved USB as interconnect from the Aurender.

Are there other tube DAC (or solid state) options I should consider at about the same price point?

Thanks all.
mahlijanian

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mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks again all. A very knowledgeable friend has recommended the Schiit Yggdrasil as a SS alternative at about the same price point as the AM.  Any experiences with this DAC or comparisons?
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
LOL thanks for the reminder.  This is where I started.....we've come full circle!
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks for these responses.  I will have to do a bit more work checking on the MHDT, Denafrips and Audio GD.  I note that these latter companies are in Asia.....any support experiences good or bad?  Also I listen mostly to acoustic jazz and vocals (Blue Note, Impulse, Riverside) and some rock if that helps with recommendations.
Thanks again.
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks very much rooze.  Interesting, helpful and relevant review. Now if someone would only compare something with PL..... 
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks and Roger that.
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks again.  After doing a bit more reading I agree and am circling around the AM.  However, (and does this happen to everyone just when they think they've made a decision?) I have been reading about the Denafrips Pontus which, while not tube, does offer both OS and NOS options and has received some very good and recent reviews.  I may order both and audition, depending on return and restocking fees.  Thanks.
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks Jerry, I ended up with an AM and am happy with it. However, it has revealed some features of the Aurender that aren’t so great. Saving for an Innuos Zenith. So it goes. Still interested in the comparison when you post. Thanks again.

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