Probably a dumb DAC question


I have recently ordered a new tube pre and will be needing to purchase a new dac. My question is do certain dac's work better with tubes than others.

Matt
mwilliams
Stanwal
The reason i ask the question is that when i talked to a certain dac company they said that their dac might be a little too warm sounding to be used with a tubey sounding pre. I had never thought about that until they mentioned it.
Depends on the pre, dac and tubes used - and of course your tastes. I'm using a tube dac and tube pre with outstanding results.
I would be wary of a manufacturer thinking that their product may be too warm. Just my opinion, but there should really be little difference between SS and tubes properly implemented.
Most tubes are on the warm side so you should listen to dac's that are not on the warm side , unless you like a very warm sound .
Typically, DACs and tubes mate very well together, since digital is known to be “less-than-warm” sounding. If you disclose what your DAC budget is, then you will undoubtedly receive some great suggestions.