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PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC

Hi.  I am running a Wiim Pro Plus into a Yamaha A-S801 into Wharfedale Linton Heritage.  I want to tinker with my setup and possibly add some tubes.

I've come across the PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC for a very discounted price at a going out of business sale.

This would get me tubes but would also be an upgrade to my Wiim DAC.

I'd need to purchase it without hearing it in my setup, so it would be a bit of a risk, but again, it's heavily discounted which is why i'm considering it. 

I suspect I would have some noticeable sound difference from the tubes, but what about from the upgraded DAC?  Thank you.

 

 

steam_engine
hhudo
15 posts
 

I heard PL DAC, and its anything but plain vanilla DS DAC. If you get a good discount, jump on it, its one of the best DACs in that price range. 

elliottbnewcombjr
5,550 posts
 

If a price of anything is very good, then you ought to be able to re-sell it for a gain, break-even, very minor loss, so, IF: at full price, it truly interests/appeals to you, and the funds are available, why not try it.

IF it is primarily the PRICE that appeals to you, not the thing itself, I would skip it.

elliottbnewcombjr
5,550 posts
 

I see you are ONLY considering a DAC with Tubes, which is a One Time Tinker

rather than using Tubes for other existing/future sources, eventually trying Analog Tape or Vinyl via Tubes, a Tube Tuner, CD thru tube preamp ...

Eventually try Tube Amplification?

 

 

silverfoxvtx1800
198 posts
 

Looking at your Yamaha and speakers, different dacs won’t change anything…you need to upgrade the whole system otherwise you are throwing away money…just enjoy what you have until you can make a big move…

g2the2nd
102 posts
 

If you want an interesting Tube DAC:

https://www.borderpatrol.net/dac/

It is also on sale.

Good advice above on not getting carried away with going "tubey". Set upgrade goals and a path to get there.

 

 

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