Forthcoming SW1X Audio Design DAC III Special in action. “The sound of the classic EL84 (triode connected) brings some grungy character to the very analogue sounding TDA1541. The size and power of sound of those EL84 power pentodes in this DAC reminds of a hemispheric V8 engine DAC III Special is available as a balanced version with SHiB output transformer decoupled EL84 power tube output stage.”