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Tube-based DACS: Positive? Negative? 

Tube-based DACS: Positive? Negative?


I’ve been desiring to interject some of the desirable characteristics of vacuum tubes into a fully SS system.

Are there users out there who have positive experiences with tube-based DACs in this regard?

Such offerings by Lampizator, Prima Luna, and others seem to present some interesting solutions. Would love to hear your feedback.


Thanks :)


davkobza
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I’ve had positive experiences with the Orchid and have read many interesting reflections here. (Found 13,560 results.) https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=tube+dac
mesch
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As Hide45 stated there are several threads regarding tube DACs. I own the Audio Mirror Tubadour III DAC. I believe it would add much of that tube magic to a SS system. The Orchid is also highly thought of. I should add that I also use a tube preamp into a SS amp. 
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know also that there are other very effective methods of delivering a smooth, relaxed, seductive sound from digital without tubes... 
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know also that there are other very effective methods of delivering a smooth, relaxed, seductive sound from digital without tubes

I think @jjss49 is alluding to a R2R NOS Dac which delivers these qualities. Tube or SS it delivers smooth organic sonics.
IMO, a tube stage design is worth looking for. 






jl35
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I had great sounds from the Aesthetix Romulus CD Player. I believe their Pandora is the identical DAC,,,
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