Boutique DACs

Was trying to put a list together of all the boutique style DACs on the market… in line with these examples (preferably R2R or non D/S)

Cinnamon Galle
Audio Mirror
SW1X
LessLoss Echo’s End
Audio Note

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kray02-10-2026 1:37am

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heartwoodcorp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 02-10-2026 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Please remember Border Patrol
kray OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 259 posts 02-10-2026 at 09:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jjss49 I tried to explain my definition for it in a previous post in this thread... sorry you feel that way... I would NOT consider these brands boutique, just my opinion. Examples Yamaha, Marantz, Technics, Rega, Cambridge, NAD, McIntosh, or anything made in China, etc.... Another request not to include any ESS/AKM based DACs. This is just my personal preference. Hope that helps a a little.
kray OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 259 posts 02-10-2026 at 09:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can add to the list Aries Cerat Bricasti
tcutter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 408 posts 02-10-2026 at 10:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Playback Designs MPD-8
toro3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 02-10-2026 at 11:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Because valves make everything better: Space-Tech Laboratories LampizatOr MHDT Laboratory

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