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Tube DACs

I am looking for a very good tube DAC that will give me the tube mid-range magic (not too much bloom) but that alive sound, with deep bass and a wide soundstage. I tired the Electrocompaniet SS DAC on my Sony SCD-777ES and it threw a very wide soundstage with very deep bass, and great details. I am looking for a DAC that will add some of the tube maigic to the mid range especially for vocals.

I know of the CAL Alpha, Sonic Frontiers and the Audio Logic tube DACs, do you have any experience with these or any others?

Thanks for your input and Happy Listening.
bigkidz

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rx8man
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Not to take this thread off track, but in response to Newbee's comments, I would suggest a CEC transport in front of that Alpha. I will say that took care of the "forwardness" you're describing. I'm running that combo now with an Orchid cable and the results are fantastic. In regards to tube dacs for Bigkidz, I would look into trying something like an Audio Aero Prima DAC or a Manley or VTL tube DAC. Like to find a loaner for myself, actually !
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rx8man
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This is very interesting, I like the idea of being able to tailor your sound for whatever reasons necessary (although some may disagee in that respect). How this dac would compare to the Audio Aero Prima (dac) and the Audio Logic is what Bigkidz and I would like to know. I was going to post another thread on this, but sheeesh, we're already on topic with this one,...... I hope Bigkidz does not mind me chiming in here !
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