I heard it at CAF as well. I thought the room sounded great, but like the poster above I can’t suss out the sound of the DAC apart from the system. That said, the system sounded very musical to me. Not harsh; no glare. I could have stayed in the room enjoying the sound for a good long while.
Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC
I would be extremely interested in how this sounds once released. Small write-up below from PTA below which can be found here:
I was on the hunt for the new Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC ($3,600) on CAF Day One and spoke with founder Mark Schneider. Mark explained that they really hadn’t intended on designing a DAC, but fate, technology, and a key supporting cast presented itself. With a steep learning curve, outside help, and alignment of the universe the Aero DAC was born. This R2R ladder DAC uses the ZOTL output stage, zero negative feedback, and isolated power rails. I’ll report more on how this reasonably priced tube DAC sounds in the Day 2 show report once I track it down.
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Looks like 6SN7 or 12SN7 output tubes. Product page here. |
It’s using the Analog devices 1865 Multibit dac chip one per channel would be optimum , Mojo audio take it to the limit on their upper dacs for comparisons ,different topologies though ithought maybe LTA would offer Lundahl transformers like they do in their preamp as a option but guess not , Mojo does ,and uses the same Bellison regulator forgery clean power , for sure itwill be smooth and detailed , your choice of 6 sn7 tubewill dictate some of its tonal balance ,since millions of these tubes were made .NOS, it should be interesting . |
I heard the Aero in two different rooms at CAF. Pure magic says I, who is luke warm at best to digital sound reproduction. Heard it twice in the Daedalus room which is a very familiar sound for me—excepting the new LTA monos which were new to my ears. Also in Clayton’s room, also sounding very analogue in terms of visceral engagement. Very promising debut! |
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