Discrete R2r With Tube Output


Wondering what options there are for dac with non chip based r2r and a tube output stage. I’m not aware of any but figure they must exist. My guess is they are way out of my price range and that’s why I’m unfamiliar. 

brylandgoodman

The Wells Audio Cypher Dac is fantastic and uses the latest Sabre pro dac chips.

good luck on your search.

@glennewdick 
I just got that LTA Aero Dac and its incredible. Excellent resistor chip and there's no beating a David Berning tube stage of power supply.

I was just at the hifi show and that LTA aero was in a couple rooms, sounded really good, very smooth and analog.. and it looks really cool

I own the Aqua LaScala that @audiotroy mentioned. It is an outstanding DAC, and while expensive, the modular design insures that any repairs or future upgrades should be cost-effective.