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tube dac

Generally speaking, will a tube dac have a significant impact on a tube pre- power amp system. I have a mf a5 cd player and im looking for a tube pre to match with a pair of ss monoblocks. Speakers are Nola Viper iia. I have been intrigued by the reviews of the Havana DAC.
hawk28
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jtcf
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Yes!I ventured into tubes first with a preamp, then added a cdp,and stuck with a ss amp.Adding another tubed component was a huge step towards the illusion of the "artists in the room." You'll have to audition that Havana and see if you agree.Good luck in your quest.
hawk28 OP
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Thats good to know, Jt. Once I get the pre, the Havana goes high on the list.
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steuspeed
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A tube CD or DAC will take the edge off the CD sound and make it much less fatiguing. My system is all tube, and the tube source made a huge difference. More musical and enveloping sound stage. You can fine tune your tube DAC or CD player with different tubes as well.
tmsorosk
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I've tried several tube DAC's but found they lost out at what digital does best.
If you prefer overly warm colored sound , go for it.
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