DAC w Tube itch: Audio Mirror

@Verdantaudio - that is very interesting observation about the tube output stage in DACs in general.  I own the AudioMirror DAC (SE III) and it is very good.  I would put in on par with the Bricasti M3 (which I also own) - similar sound quality overall, a little bit softer in attack on the AudioMirror.  Both are high quality DACs I would consider end game for all but the highest quality systems.

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Hi mdone,

I never compared the Rockna to the AM. I sold my Denafrips Terminator and bought the AudioMirror Tubadour III SE which I liked better. It was more natural sounding with very nice tone and timbre. Detail and resolution were close.

If you're interested I might be selling mine in a few weeks. My buddy just got an Aries Cerat Kassandra II and I might buy his Mola Mola Tambaqui. 

The Tambaqui does sound better than the AM but, it doesn't blow it away and it cost 5 times more. I think the AudioMirror is a steal at that price point, IMHO

Yes, there are better DACs having tube output stages than the AM which is priced between $1500 and $2500 depending on internals (mine was $1960) however they come at a much higher price.  

As always, depends on budget and rest of system.