Wanted: Smooth/Analogue Sounding DAC

[Rob1969]

Thanks for the offers guys. I think I may have sorted something through a different route - will update the thread if I get sorted.

[Mandryka]

Looking for a "smooth" sounding DAC - appreciate this is a little vague but I am after something along the lines of an Audio Note/Border Patrol etc type offering.

Must be pretty much unmarked - am a little anal in this regard. Budget absolute maximum budget of £900.

Consider this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAC-THETA...gAAOSwPfBdyvYD

I've been discussing it with the vendor, who seems helpful, the condition seems good. I'm very tempted, I already own one Theta DAC and I think they are exceptional -- the only thing that stops me buying it is that I'm absolutely determined not to accumulate lots of hifi!

[ovlov854]

I’ve got a SW1X DAC1 Standard Passive that might do the trick. It’s been compared to the Audio Note DAC 0.1 & AN DAC 1 for a fraction of the price. It has a zero feedback valve output stage & sounds wonderful running off of my streamer.

I can sort out some pics if you’re interested. Looking for £575 & you can have it on approval, so if you don’t get on with it you can return it & just cover the delivery cost.

Strong endorsement for this super dac
Very responsive to tube rolling to tailor your sound