Tube DAC (or preamp) with auto off feature?

[lattiboy]

Hi all, I’m looking to get a tube DAC I don’t have to worry about leaving on. Is there anything you folks can recommend? If not, is there a 3rd party “sound sensor” that can toggle power off and on anything!

 

[Audiofreak71]

Hi all, I’m looking to get a tube DAC I don’t have to worry about leaving on. Is there anything you folks can recommend? If not, is there a 3rd party “sound sensor” that can toggle power off and on anything!

What’s your price range? Are you wanting a Dac for just redbook cds or do you need the HiRes DSD options? I use a Musical Fidelity TriVista 21 Dac it uses 5703 Triode tubes that are rated for about 100k hours . It’s pretty rare (1500 made world wide) and pricey when they come up for sale , can do 24-192 and one of the best sounding Dacs ever made (Stereophile class A rated) .


Audiofreak71

 

[E-Stat]

The Audio Research DAC9 is a hybrid using a pair of long life 6H30 dual triodes and has an optional timer than puts it into standby after a selected period of inactivity. Temperatures will run fine so long as you don't stack stuff on top of it.

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/dac/audio-research-dac-9-tube-dac-review/

 

[rwartner]

My Maverick D1 DAC has been on for years. Rarely turned off because I am lazy. No problems.