BorderPatrol SE-i USB Tube DAC

Name: BorderPatrol SE-i USB Tube DAC
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 95730
Price: 1099.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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The BorderPatrol SE-i USB DAC features no built-in network streaming services, focusing instead on a non-oversampling R2R design that handles PCM resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz over asynchronous USB and coaxial inputs. This hand-crafted converter utilizes a Philips TDA1543 chip, skipping digital filtering and output buffering to preserve structural purity. The unique power supply uses a tube and solid-state hybrid choke input filter with an EZ80 tube rectifier. Wrapped in a pure copper chassis for resonance control and shielding, it delivers a warm, analog-like sound.

Recipient of the High Nines Award for musical excellence by AudioKey Reviews, this unit is praised for its ease of use and analog charm. Reviewers consistently celebrate its organic, rich, and deeply musical presentation rather than clinical detail. Critics note that despite its traditional resolution limits, it brings an awe-inspiring soundstage and a non-fatiguing tone. Audiophiles feel it beautifully bridges the gap between digital convenience and the density of analog playback.

Integrating this component into a system brings a soulful vitality that hyper-analytical designs often strip away. The hybrid power supply and filter-free path offer a direct connection to the emotion of a performance. For anyone seeking to transform their digital library into an organic musical experience that echoes the warmth of vinyl, this converter stands as a highly rewarding choice.

Brand	BorderPatrol
Type	DACs
MSRP	$1,650.00
SKU #	95730
Serial #	091910Y
Cosmetic Rating	7 - Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some nicks on the top edge of the faceplate and a light scratch across the logo. Despite these minor blemishes, this unit is in great shape and is a wonderful addition to any system.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	Unknown
Service History	None

D/A Converter, One EZ80 Tube, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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