Lab 12 DAC

rollo · July 09, 2025, 08:20:31 AM

Looking into becoming a Dealer for Lab12. Their Ref DAC is getting some serious attention. Said to sound like a Studio feed. Their Amps are Class "A" and sound great. Prices very reasonable. Fits between our Merason and Aqua lines. Perfect.

charles

Nick B · July 09, 2025, 10:52:11 AM

I was looking at Lab 12 amps and dacs last year, but didn't pull the trigger. Currently settled with the Holo streamer and Holo dac and Leo's Starkrimson amp. Great sound for the money, so no complaints in that regard

Good luck with the line and that it's a good fit for your customers.

Nick

rollo · July 18, 2025, 02:25:40 PM

It is Official. Lab12 DAC coming in next week. A tubed affair said to sound like a live Studio feed. Steve Guttenberg flipped over it as well as Huff from PTA. Exciting times. On a side note the Merason DA-2 on its way as well. Save your pennies Men.

charles

Nick B · July 18, 2025, 06:17:02 PM

Quote from: rollo on July 18, 2025, 02:25:40 PMIt is Official. Lab12 DAC coming in next week. A tubed affair said to sound like a live Studio feed. Steve Guttenberg flipped over it as well as Huff from PTA. Exciting times. On a side note the Merason DA-2 on its way as well. Save your pennies Men.

charles

Congratulations, Charles! More good products for your customers 👍

rollo · July 23, 2025, 10:13:16 AM

With only 20 hours on it WOW F'n wow. So musical. Not as transparent as the Formula so far. Wonderful Tape sound. Not warm per say just very easy on the ears. If you are looking for a DAC under $3500 this is it. Only the Merason DAC1 mk2 at 9K and the Weuis 501 at 13K are better as they should be. Getting in the Merason mk2 next week to compare.

charles

Nick B · July 25, 2025, 10:31:40 AM

Quote from: rollo on July 23, 2025, 10:13:16 AMWith only 20 hours on it WOW F'n wow. So musical. Not as transparent as the Formula so far. Wonderful Tape sound. Not warm per say just very easy on the ears. If you are looking for a DAC under $3500 this is it. Only the Merason DAC1 mk2 at 9K and the Weuis 501 at 13K are better as they should be. Getting in the Merason mk2 next week to compare.

charles

Congratulations and keep us posted 👍

rollo · August 03, 2025, 07:47:32 AM

Lab12 all broken in with 250 hours on it. For the price $3400 with the ability to tube roll a brilliant achievement in digital. Like listening to a live feed. Our Merason and Aqua digital still takes the cake however 9k and 18K respectfully.

charles

rollo · August 03, 2025, 07:48:55 AM

Quote from: rollo on July 23, 2025, 10:13:16 AMWith only 20 hours on it WOW F'n wow. So musical. Not as transparent as the Formula so far. Wonderful Tape sound. Not warm per say just very easy on the ears. If you are looking for a DAC under $3500 this is it. Only the Merason DAC1 mk2 at 9K, Weiss 501 at 13K, Aqua Formula at 18K are better as they should be. Getting in the Merason mk2 next week to compare.

charles