@bigkidz What is the link to your company's website?
Tube DACs
For some time I've assumed that tube DACS are meant for direct output to power amps -- in other words, no reason to use a tube DAC if you are running through a tube preamp (unless all components are by same mfr and designed for synergy).
But lately I have seen posts implying some run Brand A tube DAC through brand B tube preamp -- say, Primal Luna 100 to Rogue RP-9. Can't find any prior threads addressing this topic directly.
So, question: am I wrong to suppose that pairing random tube DAC A with random tube preamp B is a bad, or at least a silly idea, absent a known synergy?
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@macg19 I saw you recently added a Black Ice tube DAC into your system and mentioned rolling in Mullard tubes to really increase it's sound/performance. |
@amtprod I got the Mullards (and others) from Brent Jesse. Go to audiotubes.com Brent is a guru, let him know Ian sent you (wont save you or me any money but it would be nice) Best way to get a hold of Brent is email. He is busy and short handed. The Mullards were expensive, $450/pair (1950s halo getter long plates). Brent also recommended "Brimar military CV4035 “flying lead” 12AX7 modified by Bob Hoviland for use in a 12AX7 socket". I think these are $350/pair. I have relatively cheap Brimar’s in my tube amp and they are wonderful - I’m a/b testing these against a much more expensive Mullard’s right now and so far the cheaper Brimar’s are better but I have many hours to go before making a call - the Brimar’s have a lot more hours on them than the Mullard's. Dave from Raven Audio also suggested Amperex & Valvo (ECC83). Brent has these and lists all prices and in-stock items online. These tubes were recommended specifically for the DAC - ZERO noise / microphonics. Brent will allow a trade-in if you dont like what you get - no re-stocking fee if you apply the full purchase price to another tube. I’d give the Brimar’s or Valvo’s a try first.
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@amtprod Now I'm curious what tubes you tried and didn't like. |
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