Review on Linear Tube Audio Aero DAC

@teajay, really enjoy reading your posts. I am relatively new to this- only about a year. And the first post of yours which influenced me was the one on Coda S5.5. I really wish I could buy it- but here in Dubai, where I am based- not possible. Was tempted when I was in LA last month- but again not sure how to carry it back. Either ways it is a pleasure to read your posts, especially the patience with which you reply to all- and of course like reading your reviews.

I am thinking of getting a DAC, though the Aero might be a bit out of my budget and also not available in/to Dubai. Might end up buying the MHDT Orchid- again basis your recommendations.

@teajay @stuartk fellow CODA S5.5 owner here, yeah I just don't get the logic of someone accusing Terry of nefarious financial motives, when he has a track record of recommending components that the subs here have all verified as stellar IN THEIR OWN SYSTEMS over the course of many years. I guess for some folk there is a conspiracy lurking just about everywhere anxiously waiting to trip them up. I have a Lampizator Baltic V4 - a tube DAC that uses a very different conversion method and output stage than the Aero - and would love to do an A/B comparison, but unfortunately I am tapped out right now, unless Bitcoin actually decides to do something instead of sitting on its you-know-what.

Thanks guys,

For your positive and supportive comments regarding both my motivation and professional reviews. I'm always trying to share my excitement about great pieces that offer great performance for reasonable prices that are built by people who offer great customer service and are "good" people. 

Teajay

Hi @teajay , enjoyed the review. I see in your profile that you still own a Pass Labs D1 DAC. I own one also and I love it. Curious how you think it holds up today against the reference DACs you have reviewed recently? 

This DAC sounds like another winner!  I’ve bought both a Coda S5.5 amp and NSMT Clairvoyant System 2 speakers at Terry’s recommendation and all I can say is that he was spot on in all aspects with both items. These are the best two audio purchases I’ve ever made. I bought both the amp and speakers through Mike Kay at Audio Archon. Mike is really great to work with. When I’m in the market for a new digital setup I’m definitely going to look at this DAC. 

Jeff