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Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC

Hey Gon members,

I just submitted to Stereo Times my review on the new ,and the first, DAC that Linear Tube Audio has just released. For right now I would strongly suggest anyone in the market for a stand alone DAC, regardless of price, consider the Aero. Its build quality, R2R chip set, power supply, internal part selection and the tube based ZOTL analog conversion section leads to one of the most musical and analog type presentations I have heard in the last ten years. Not inexpensive at $3,950, but competes with my reference which sells for $10,000 more. You get a 14 day home . trial. So far no one has returned the Aero after hearing in their system. I go into many details about the Aero in my review, but wanted to give a heads-up for anyone considering a DAC purchase. I believe the Aero is a break through product based on price vs. performance. I'll let you know when the review goes up. Hopefully in the next ten days.

 

Terajay (Terry London)

teajay

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dandion
38 posts
 

It seems that my madness of upgrading DACs every 6 months (R26, Wandla, Laiv) stops here with the Aero Dac. I have listened mine for more than 200 h and it gives me all the soundstage size and microdetails that I was looking for.  It wants me to focus more on the music than ever.  Can't wait to try the Reseve tube 6SN7.

 

 

dandion
38 posts
 

Thanks guys,

 It looks like the LTA aero is a better choice presently and Aqua La Scala is ready for an upgrade.

dandion
38 posts
 

LTA tube DAC design seems similar to the great Aqua La scala DAC but at half cost. 

I would be curious if they are similare soundwise? About soundstage, holographic and instrument separation?

dandion
38 posts
 

Hello, anyone has experienced the PSVane 6SN7 tubes with the Aero Dac?  They are half cost of the Ray reserve and looks identical.

https://www.amazon.ca/Matched-Classic-Psvane-CV181-T-Vacuum/dp/B00N8PD13W/ref=asc_df_B00N8PD13W/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706828401119&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13239504604385589898&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000605&hvtargid=pla-943701453279&psc=1&mcid=39864171e472317fa171b1b6b3c5e1eb&gad_source=1&language=en_CA

dandion
38 posts
 

I did the same 3 weeks ago and I prefer a lot the Ray reserve 6SN7.over stock tubes.  I noticed better: bass définition,  bolder soundstage, more details. 

I Can't go back to GE NOS stock tubes.

Daniel

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