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A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio

I felt strongly that I wanted to inform the Gon members about a new DAC that ranks with the very best on the market regarding performance, but costs around $2,000.00.  The Lab12 DAC1 SE was compared to three reference level DACS that retail for over $12.000.00 in my review for hometheaterreview.com and was at least on the same level sonicly, if not better.  This DAC from Greece is not just "good for the money" but competes with virtually anything on the market regardless of price!

For all the details about the Lab12 DAC1 SE performance and what other DACS it was compared to take a look at the review.  If you are shopping/looking for a new digital front end to drive your system, you owe it to yourself to check this DAC out, unless you like to spend tons of more $ without getting better performance.
teajay
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sbank
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@teajay What is the name you use for reviewing and where are your reviews published?

As I have suggested to others including @audiotroy in the past, it helps everyone when those in the industry sign their posts identifying themselves as such, (e. g. Terry, reviewer, xyz magazine). Cheers,
Spencer 
teajay OP
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Hi Spencer,

My name is Terry London and I review for hometheaterreview.com.  Yes, my AudioGon name is teajay, however in real life all that know me well call me TJ, not Terry.  It's been a known fact from the beginning here who I am and who I write for.
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ozzy
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teajay,

Thanks for the information, I’ll read your review.

ozzy
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ozzy
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teajay,

I just read your review and appreciate your opinion. Too bad it only has rca outs and is limited to just 16/44- 24/96hz.

ozzy
facten
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So which is it the Lab 12 or the Denafrips Terminator ? 

A reviewer or 2 says the Lab 12 is the one to buy under $10K and easily competes with DAC 10K or better

The US importer describs  the Denafrips " as no DAC in history has been built this well or sounded this good for under $10K." (sales add).

Haven't heard either , anyone hear both?
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