Pls recommend tube DAC

I second the Paradisea. If you're patient, you'll find one come up on Agon for less than ebay.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Monarchy M24. As Elf73 points out, it can serve as a line stage too. Good article here:

Something Old, Something New: The Monarchy M24 DAC & Linestage by Lynn Olson

A third thumbs up on the Paradisea+ USB.

Like is so often the case, there is no real interest in this post in recommendations of a tube dac, only of recommendations of a cheap tube dac. I would like truth in advertising.

I own the TADAC from Paul and it is fantastic. I also have the Music Fidelity XDACV8 and the TADAC is far more detailed with a better soundstage. Price is $900 and it comes standard with a volume control.

I heard the TADAC in my system and it really is exceptional as stated above....the "tubiness" knob is a pretty cool feature....