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Digital Flac files with a Tube Amplifier

This is the audio system that I am currently using.


All of my large CD collection has been ripped into Flac files. 


Mini Mac computer as audio file server

M-Audio Super II dac

Luxman LX-33 30wpc tube amplifier with NOS Telefunken and RCA tubes.

Speakers ADS L1290


I’m certainly aware that this system is not what is called high end and make no such claim. But to my ears it sounds just beautiful better than any SS amplifier that I have used through the years, including a McIntoch MC-7150 power amplifier.


 I grew up in NYC and have attended many live concerts at Carnegie Hall, Philharmonic Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, I can’t recall hearing any music that approaches the bright and articulate sounds of SS amplifiers in a concert hall, tube sound comes much closer to the live experience for my ears. Needless to say, I prefer the sound of tubes while listening to my favorite classical, jazz and 60’s and 70’s rock.


Does anyone have a similar system and are you satisfies with the results. I would like to know what others in the audio mid-priced range are listening to.


This is a silly question but what am I listening to  anyway? Digital, Analog, Digilog or Anatal?



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reubent
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You are listening to MUSIC.
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terry1229 OP
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Thanks for enlightening me, I though I was listening to a Chinese football game! Do have anything to say about your audio equipment?
reubent
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@terry1229 - My comment was really just meant to provoke some thought about what one is trying to accomplish with an audio system. It's about the music. Everything else is secondary. If you enjoy the music and can listen to it for hours without fatigue, you're 99% there. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

Ultimately, the output of all audio systems is Analog. But you can have digital and/or analog sources. To me, it doesn't matter what type of source one has as long as one enjoys the music.  
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terry1229 OP
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Ultimately, the output of all audio systems is Analog. 

Yes, I'm well aware of this, just as any other audiophile would be. I was trying to make some ill-advised humor about it. As you know it didn't go over well..

I am in complete agreement with your other remarks. Thanks,


reubent
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Once again, I failed to miss the point........ Carry on.......

Oh, and I want to change my answer to digilog. :~)
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