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Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?

Soekris 2541                $1.1

Doge 7                         $1.2

Mhdt Pagoda               $1.4

Denafrips Pontus         $1.8

Audio Mirror SE           $2.5

Holo Audio Spring 2    $2.7

Audio Note 4.1 Kit       $3.6

Lampizator Amber 3    $3.8

Anyone who can speak from experience  about comparisons
between any two these?

I like the use of a tube and I like the R2R style of build.

Prefer to stay under $2.5 but might be swayed.

Thanks in advance for sharing.

(Some of these prices are certainly not correct)
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SpeakerMaster,

This is whole reason research is difficult in the DAC world.
From what I an learning, the best values are from the no-name
companies you (and I) might have concerns about.
The reason I am less concerned about that in the case of a DAC
is that I see it as the shortest life cycle piece I will own. 
Improvements are accelerating at a fast pace so value counts.
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Urbie,

Wyred for sound should be on my list too I think.

Will do some looking.

Thanks,
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Mazian,

Pure Audio Lotus 5. 
I was not aware of this brand but your argument is persuasive.
I will look into it.
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mlda,

You lucky dog!! $1,000 for that DAC was a Christmas present!
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arafig,

I too have bought the base Audio Mirror. Vlad said it was 70-80% as good as the next model up. I will send it for the upgrade if I keep it.
Thanks!
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