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)
chorus
Urbie,

Wyred for sound should be on my list too I think.

Will do some looking.

Thanks,
Mazian,

Pure Audio Lotus 5. 
I was not aware of this brand but your argument is persuasive.
I will look into it.
arafig,

I too have bought the base Audio Mirror. Vlad said it was 70-80% as good as the next model up. I will send it for the upgrade if I keep it.
Thanks!
George,

Your argument on tubes is no doubt on point.
Accuracy is sacrificed when a tube is introduced.
But for my ears Musicality is enhanced with a tube
in the right place. All my other gear is S.S. so this is
my only spot to add one.