Black Ice Audio Fusion Tube DAC Transport – true balanced, no op-amps, NOS tube configuration

Offered for sale: Black Ice Audio Fusion DAC Transport, upgraded and carefully optimized beyond the stock configuration for high-end performance.

Design highlights:
• true balanced circuit topology
• fully tube-based analog stage (no op-amps in the signal path)
• high-quality Philips CD transport mechanism (stable and precise)

DAC & connectivity:
• high-quality internal DAC with a natural, analog-like presentation
• multiple digital inputs: USB, coaxial, optical
• can be used both as a standalone DAC and as a CD transport
• analog outputs: RCA and XLR (balanced)

Tube configuration (NOS premium selection):
• 12AX7 Telefunken smooth plate
• 12AT7 Siemens
• 12AU7 Amperex

This combination delivers a refined and highly musical sound: excellent transparency without harshness, wide and airy soundstage, precise imaging and separation. Rich and textured midrange, very natural and expressive vocals, smooth and extended highs. Overall presentation is coherent, fluid and convincingly analog-like.

Additionally included is full extra set of NOS tubes for further fine tuning:
• Philips Miniwatt
• Valvo
• Mullard

Accessories:
• 2 original remote controls
• original box

Condition: excellent, fully functional.

A serious piece for discerning listeners – the no op-amp design and true balanced topology translate into an open, natural and highly engaging sound.

Price: 2490 € (reasonable offers welcome)
Original box included.
Free shipping.