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Audio Mirror vs Prima Luna tube DAC

Hi there,
Wondering if anyone out there has had the opportunity to A/B the Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE and the Prima Luna Evo 100 tube DACs.  I am looking to get as close to vinyl as possible while either streaming (Qobuz) or playing CD files from an Aurender N100H....nuts I know.

Currently using my Moon/SimAudio 260D CD player as DAC with Curios Evolved USB as interconnect from the Aurender.

Are there other tube DAC (or solid state) options I should consider at about the same price point?

Thanks all.
mahlijanian
grinnell
1,077 posts
 
look at the MHDT DACs.  very musical
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cal3713
1,421 posts
 
Unfortunately there does not appear to be many internet savvy users of the PL. I also considered this comparison about a year ago, but could only find one or two user reports of the PL dac. Haven't really seen anything new pop up in the meantime either.  Obviously the AM is well reviewed here and regularly recommended for good reason.
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hilde45
4,923 posts
 
I didn't even know PL made a DAC. Brands that come to mind for me are MHDT, Audio Mirror, Denafrips, Audio g-d, more... but not PL.
mahlijanian OP
17 posts
 
Thanks for these responses.  I will have to do a bit more work checking on the MHDT, Denafrips and Audio GD.  I note that these latter companies are in Asia.....any support experiences good or bad?  Also I listen mostly to acoustic jazz and vocals (Blue Note, Impulse, Riverside) and some rock if that helps with recommendations.
Thanks again.
mesch
3,424 posts
 
The PL Evo is made in china. The Audio Mirror in the USA. I own the AM and not looking past that DAC. 

Based on a review, TAS or Stereophile can't remember, the PL seems to be a great option, however somewhat more expensive. 

Given the PL is dealer distributed and the AM is factory direct few would get a chance to audition both.
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