Aqua Hifi La Scala MkII Optologic DAC Review @ Audiostream

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Nice review of the tube-based Aqua La Scala:

http://www.audiostream.com/content/aqua-hifi-la-scala-mkii-optologic-dac

I know the Weiss DAC the reviewer used for comparison, and the Aqua is the complete opposite of it! Needless to say, I find it hard to listen to the Weiss, while the Aqua is just gorgeous :)


cheers,
Alex

I have a hifi buddy in Italy, and he is most happy with his La Scala bought new 4 weeks ago.

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He runs a Kondo Overture EL34 based Pre-amplifier and Avanate Garde horn speakers. Seems the Aqua is a good match.
 

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Ha! That's likely what we're going to show in one of our rooms at the LA show in a couple of weeks! Avantgarde horns, tubes, and an Aqua DAC! :)
 

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