Tube DAC Recommendations

I heard an E.A.R. DAC from Tim Paravincini (sp?) that was very impressive at CES last year played through an 80 watt E.A.R. tubed stereo amp; top pre amp and Martin Django speakers. I heard the same DAC in a real world system and again it was superb. I am partial to VAC tube gear and love Kevin Haye's tube DAC. I also heard it with VAC system at CES and for the money is superb. One of my audiophile buddy has a ten year old VAC DAC that I'd put up against any digital system today; it's superb.

I would suggest the Jadis JS2 processor.
I have the MKI version but it is not the latest version available.
They are very well built pieces of art and the sound is, well phenomenal.
I will not try to describe the sound, I would just suggest you audition one if you can, I do not think you will be disappointed.

I have the Ayon CD5S which is IMHO one of better tube DACs in the market.

But I've been listening to a Lenehan Audio PDX Level 2 and I think that thing might have a lead on the Ayon. You don't pay for fancy metalwork (though it does look decent) but what you do get is the PCM1704UK (highest grade they could source) and a great tube output stage.

I doubt you will find a 'consensus' here, either. I have a new Aesthetix Romulus CDP, which is quite impressive. The DAC-only version is the Pandora. Mine is still breaking in fully, but the sonics are very nice. Superb tonality of instruments, excellent imaging, and very pleasing to listen to. Also top build quality from Aesthetix.