Thread: Tube v. SS DAC
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Old 11-01-2015, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cmalak View Post
I don't think you can make any generalizations regarding tube vs SS DAC in terms of sonic attributes. It's all in the design and implementation of the circuit employed. I am sure there are tube DACs that are poorly designed that will sound harsh and shrill and thin and lacking in liquidity and holography and some SS DACs that sound natural, liquid, dimensional and so on. It's best to decide based on researching and demoing specific DACs and what will best match your system and your tastes.
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