I know you said tubes, and I am in the market at this exact price point with an all tube system also. But take a look at the 47Labs site at their cheaper DAC and read the article on oversampling also. The Audio Research cd player info will confirm the same thought that analog sound can be had with, or without tubes. The more critical area is in the conversion technique itself.
Used tube dac under 1000.00 -Please advise.
Tube cd player or dac? Curently using Panasonic DVD-H1000
which is built like a tank (list price $2999.99)and I think would be a good
transport but the new AH Tjoeb player has great reviews and 24/192 upsampling for about $1000.00. I want a more analog sound. Also considering CAL Alpha 24/96 dac to which I could ad an upsampler later. I am not able to audition this in my system consisting of a Golden Theater GTX-1 preamp and Carver Amazing III Plus bi-amped with 2 Carver TFM-42 amps.
Any input is helpful as this is my 1st attempt at a digital
upgrade and I am a complete novice to upsampling,etc.
Thanks,
Mar4004
which is built like a tank (list price $2999.99)and I think would be a good
transport but the new AH Tjoeb player has great reviews and 24/192 upsampling for about $1000.00. I want a more analog sound. Also considering CAL Alpha 24/96 dac to which I could ad an upsampler later. I am not able to audition this in my system consisting of a Golden Theater GTX-1 preamp and Carver Amazing III Plus bi-amped with 2 Carver TFM-42 amps.
Any input is helpful as this is my 1st attempt at a digital
upgrade and I am a complete novice to upsampling,etc.
Thanks,
Mar4004