[ostewart]

Something for those who don't care about the numbers on paper: https://decoaudio.myshopify.com/col...-audio-transfer-digital-to-analogue-convertor

It's interesting to see a brand go against the grain and make something a little different, it also looks fun for the tube rollers amongst us.

 

[ostewart]

Arrived today, I'll try and grab some pics soon!

 

[ostewart]

This DAC is lovely in the flesh!

 

[svmusa]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the sound signature, looks like this or MHDT are the only options for R2R with Tubes. 12AU7/12AX7 tubes are something some of us have already around with other tube gear so rolling will be easy. I wish they had Balanced outs but that can be done accomplished by passive converters easily.

 

[ostewart]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the sound signature, looks like this or MHDT are the only options for R2R with Tubes. 12AU7/12AX7 tubes are something some of us have already around with other tube gear so rolling will be easy. I wish they had Balanced outs but that can be done accomplished by passive converters easily.

My initial thoughts are that is is quite linear and detailed but with a hint of that tube goodness, it's more noticeable in the bass, giving it a slightly more natural punch and body rather than a little drier kick that "neutral" tuned DACs have.

It's incredibly enjoyable to listen to and completely fatigue free, but without sacrificing detail which is nice.

 

[Loftprojection]

Nice! I own and MHDT Orchid and Padisea, will be fun to read the comments when some MHDT owners buy one of these.

 

[JerseyD]

Interesting! Conceptually similar to the MHDT and Border Patrol DACs. Surprising that there is no top vent for those tubes, but what do I know...

 

[ostewart]

Interesting! Conceptually similar to the MHDT and Border Patrol DACs. Surprising that there is no top vent for those tubes, but what do I know...

I've had it running for a few hours and it doesn't seem to get very hot, there's quite a bit of space which likely helps with heat dissipation.

 

[ostewart]

https://www.hifipig.com/deco-audio-tranfer-dac/