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Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?

Soekris 2541                $1.1

Doge 7                         $1.2

Mhdt Pagoda               $1.4

Denafrips Pontus         $1.8

Audio Mirror SE           $2.5

Holo Audio Spring 2    $2.7

Audio Note 4.1 Kit       $3.6

Lampizator Amber 3    $3.8

Anyone who can speak from experience  about comparisons
between any two these?

I like the use of a tube and I like the R2R style of build.

Prefer to stay under $2.5 but might be swayed.

Thanks in advance for sharing.

(Some of these prices are certainly not correct)
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georgehifi
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My preference out of those in order are.

1:Soekris 2541 or 1541
2:Holo Audio Spring 2 Denafrips Pontus Audio Mirror SE Mhdt Pagoda
3: Lampizator Amber 3
4:Audio Note 4.1 Kit
5:Doge 7

Cheers George



rsf507
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@georgehifi just curious have YOU actually heard each of these dacs or are YOU basing your views on build and chip sets?
mesch
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Well, I own the AM Tubadour III. I did not get the SE model however did get the capacitor/ resistor and USB power supply upgrades. Cost was $1900. The stock version is $1500 and can be upgraded at a later date. Love this DAC.
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hilde45
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I can't comment on these. I have the MHDT Orchid and I love it. What I will say is that based on what I've read and heard, you (OP) have compiled an excellent and selective list. Well done!
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spatialking
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I can't comment on the models you mentioned, as I have not heard them in any setting.   But I will say, never but never buy a DAC that is not 32 bit / 384KHz compatible, has a Femto Clock with very low jitter, and can handle any format shoved into it.  The reason is if you get something other than the above, it will become obsolete in a few years and all that cash you spent becomes, well, "so yesterday".    Trust me; been there, done that, got the T-shirt!
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