i should of mentioned: my intention w/ a tube stage is to experience how tubes will color things vs. a very neutral Yamaha. I'm looking at a tubes4hifi SP10.
upgrade from using linestage from integrated Yamaha
I frequently read others referencing a good line stage as the "brains" of the audio chain. With that in mind, I’m exploring upgrading to a genuine line stage since I’m currently using a Yamaha integrated w/ a Crown XLS Class D amp
Is there an appreciable upside to using a tube stage vs. relying on one from a decent integrated? I know I won’t ultimately know until I try it, but what has been others' experience with a modest $1000 tube line stage replacing an integrated’s ? May I expect a noticeable improvement in dynamics, soundstage properties?
Is there an appreciable upside to using a tube stage vs. relying on one from a decent integrated? I know I won’t ultimately know until I try it, but what has been others' experience with a modest $1000 tube line stage replacing an integrated’s ? May I expect a noticeable improvement in dynamics, soundstage properties?