which tube dac? Lab 12 vs Line Magnetic vs Borderpatrol?


trying to add some tube magic to my system, seeking as tube-ey as sound as possible

the 3 dacs in question are all around the same price to my door

Line Magnetic seems to offer rectification, is that important?

Borderpatrol does not have XLRS so small negative for me there

thanks in advance 

 

audiocanada

As someone already said the Borderpatrol isn't exactly a tube DAC, though it does have a tube in the power supply for rectification. More importantly the sound is very "tube like" in character. I didn't love it in my system but I know a bunch of people who do, it is worth a try if that's the signature you prefer.  

i'm sure all those you're considering will sound excellent....

there's always something out there just as good or better,...

u might want to seriously consider this though...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650154527-balanced-audio-technology-bat-rex3-dac/

great price on a current model, great build quality and reliability,... a true statement level piece....  playback designs digital greatness, plus..... musical bat tube magic..... doesn't get much better than this at any price..last you a lifetime

of course, opinions vary

 

 

 

 

Hello,

Don't know your budget, but you won't go wrong with any of  Audio Mirror DACs. 

There is a sale going on now. If you need more information, please contact me.

Vlad