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Tube DAC Recommendations

I am in the market for DAC; my preference is a tube DAC. My primary music source will come from a computer or music server. The DAC will connect to Sim Audio 700i integrated amp. Budget is up to $7000 for the DAC.
I have been studying this forum over the last several months but cannot seem to find a consensus on the top 3-5 tube DACs.
Any input is appreciated.

Thanks
ddelisle911

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doug99
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Hi, I haven't heard the Jadis JS2 tube dac, but i did hear the Jadis JS1 tube dac with the separate power supply that has tubes in it. That is one of the most analog sounding tube dacs.
I think that Jadis dac might have been designed by Jerry Ozment who sadly passed away 2 years ago.
I also love the Audio Logic 34MXL tube dac designed by Jerry. That Audio Logic Dac sounds sweet.
Some other tube dacs i'v heard that i like are the Audio Aero Prima tube dac. 6moons did a good review on it.
I also like the Accustic Arts Tube dac.
My friend used to have the Kora Hermes tube dac about 7 years ago which was a really good tube dac. I dont know if Kora still distributes here in the U.S.
doug99
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Here's a good thread on here where people compare Accustic Arts Tube dac to the Audio Aero Capitole tube cd player.
The Audio Aero Prima dac is the same tube dac used in the Audio Aero Capitole cd players.
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1233644665&read&keyw&zzaudio=aero
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