I generally prefer tubes when it comes to amps and preamps. With source-DAC/CD players I find SS vs tube far less important compared to the overall implementation. A good SS discrete output stage,no negative feedback and with a robust power supply can sound as good or better than a tube output stage. Execution seems to matter the most.
tube dacs vs solid state dacs
there have been a number of posts extolling the virtues of seceral brands of solid state dacs.
however, it would seem that the flexibility of tube variation, especially in the gain stage , should best the performance of most solid state dacs.
yes , it brings to mind the issue of tubes vs solid state, but i think the particular facility available to tube dac owners vs solid state dacs has not been sufficiently emphasized.
however, it would seem that the flexibility of tube variation, especially in the gain stage , should best the performance of most solid state dacs.
yes , it brings to mind the issue of tubes vs solid state, but i think the particular facility available to tube dac owners vs solid state dacs has not been sufficiently emphasized.