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
MHDT Orchid +1.  Have had mine for a couple of years.  Dead quiet and sounds great with my Luxman / Harbeth system.  Jazz, piano, acoustic guitar, etc. are my musical tastes.  Full, organic, comfortable to listen to.  No problems or regrets whatsoever.  
Bifrost 2 for $699 will hold up to anything out there! If you want neutral sounding DAC.
I'm not familiar with any of those DACs, but can confidently recommend the Chord Qutest and Hugo 2, both within your price range.  Both can be used either in situ or portably.  They are compact and sound terrific.
Holo Audio. Owned and loved the Spring KTE. Now upgraded to the May KTE....my love grows deeper.