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Tube DAC with i2s input?

Hi all, I want to upgrade from my Pontus II which is a good DAC but I'm looking for better depth/dimension, separation and analog warmth. I recently added a Laiv uDDC to the Pontus and that improved things notably so I'd like to keep that option for a new tube DAC, however most I come across do not have i2s input. Any suggestions? Budget $4-6k thanks. - Rich 

fastricky
mooch2000
23 posts
 

I think on the long run you will be tempted to upgrade your Tubadour IV to higer model. That’s what I did 😁

mooch2000
23 posts
 

I think on the long run you will be tempted to upgrade your Tubadour IV to higer model. That’s what I did and I do not regret my decision 😁

Happy listening!

sns
4,218 posts
 

@fastricky Have you compared ddc I2S clock vs Troubadour internal/master clock (sync vs async), and I2S vs usb?

steakster
2,165 posts
 

A quality DAC is much more than just the type of chip that’s inside it.    Enjoy!

fastricky OP
139 posts
 

Have you compared ddc I2S clock vs Troubadour internal/master clock (sync vs async), and I2S vs usb?

No I haven't, I'm superstitious about changing anything right now it sounds SO great. But I did hear from Vlad about the upgrade to VI and am going to go with my current forward momentum and take the plunge for the upgrade. yes

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