Auralic Vega verses LTA Aero

@geh7 +1

The correct word is versus.

Unless one is writing poetry about these DACs. 

The Vega obviously does more being a streaming DAC, and I remember those sounding quite good. It’s been too long to between to really compare them. But to me the LTA is a pretty special DAC. I don’t own one, but I’ve been highly impressed with every system I’ve heard using one. 

I've been living with the Aero for 2 months now. I went from the Wiim Ultra (REW) to a Innuos Pulsar. Full Audience (front row) XLR loom into a Don Sacks pre into a Prima Luna HP. Full tube setup. When I introduced the Pulsar into my system with the Aero w/LinLai Global E I didn't like the Innuos house sound. The great thing about the Aero is you can do tube rolling to get wear you want to be. I have K/R chrome tops in the DAC & they found a home. I upgrade the original power cord to the Kimber Kable Ascent PK14 Gold AC Power Cable that a fellow member suggested. The Ascent made the Aero to dark with my setup. Then I swapped the cable to the Pulsar & ''BAAM'', that opened up the sound stage & gave it a more 3D effect. I have my units sitting on 3/4'' bamboo & don't know if it makes a difference right now.

I have Stack Audio eq's under my pre with great success & curious to know if they would make a difference in my Streamer & DAC. Stack give a 30 day return policy, (no affiliation) just a happy consumer. The Pulsar has their own footers strategically set under their products, so I would need 3 instead of 4. Maybe I'll try them next month.

If anyone is looking for an outstanding DAC, the Aero should be considered. This Dac gives my EMT a run for the money. I also have an Otari reel to reel that this DAC & my Tables don't compare with original recorded tapes!

I'm recovering for back surgery so for me not to get up & change the LP's is a blessing right now. Happy listening! I hope this helps.

                                                                                          Dan

I forgot to mention that, I'm using a Mission power cord for the Aero. A+