Chorus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I too am a new owner of the AM Tubadour 3. I owned a Denafrips Ares 2 prior and sold it after two weeks. I had wanted an R2R with tubes but tried to cheap out with the Ares. Too harsh for me. Very detailed though. Good Bass. So my question now is -Upgrade the AM to the SE for about + $700 or -Try the Pontus. Currently 30-45 days out. $1700 I think I will do the upgrade with Vlad. Reason is the AM's open, organic sound. Also it makes my big speakers disappear. I prefer the musicality aspect over the detail. Jeff DAC review 2-21.docx JohanE 1 Link to comment
Chorus Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 C&H, There was a sugar once that went by that moniker. You have a well developed skill in writing. Much better than most reviewers I follow. I have yet to hear a Pontus but everything I have heard about it matches your conclusion. An improved Ares. The Chord just doesn't cut it by comparison. I would enjoy comparing the Doge 7, Pagoda MDHT and Pontus to what I have now. Okay then someone with funds to spare- Buy them all and lets organize a listening session! sonodynesrp205 1 Link to comment
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