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bladesmith

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Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« on: 28 Apr 2019, 05:39 pm »
Hello everyone... :D

Glad to see you all again. 
Its been some time..
I hope my old friends are all doing well..!

Virgil...
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Phil A

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« Reply #1 on: 28 Apr 2019, 06:11 pm »
Welcome back!
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« Reply #2 on: 28 Apr 2019, 06:24 pm »
I remember your avatar some years ago, always good came back.
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« Reply #3 on: 29 Apr 2019, 05:40 pm »
Any information out there on tube
DAC''s..????....  I'd like to try a Tube DAC in
My system... and dont have any
Experience with them...?,??

V....
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Phil A

Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #4 on: 29 Apr 2019, 06:29 pm »
A friend of mine has the Mark 1 version of this - http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=97   Nice sounding for the money.  Did you have a budget in mind?
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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #5 on: 29 Apr 2019, 07:12 pm »
Welcome again, Virgil.

Budget?

Musical Paradise, SW1X Audio, Lampizator off the top of my head. Do you want DSD capability or NOS?
Michael
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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #6 on: 29 Apr 2019, 07:49 pm »
This is something new, only heard about in the last 30 days (for me), utilizing a "Super Tube Clock".

It does look interesting, I have no experience with the product.

https://www.primaluna-usa.com/primaluna-evo-100-tube-dac
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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #7 on: 30 Apr 2019, 03:21 am »
Quote from: Phil A on 29 Apr 2019, 06:29 pm
A friend of mine has the Mark 1 version of this - http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=97   Nice sounding for the money.  Did you have a budget in mind?

I'll check it out,  friend..
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« Reply #8 on: 30 Apr 2019, 03:25 am »
Quote from: mresseguie on 29 Apr 2019, 07:12 pm
Welcome again, Virgil.

Budget?

Musical Paradise, SW1X Audio, Lampizator off the top of my head. Do you want DSD capability or NOS?
Michael

DAC, converting FLAC files..  hopefully under $2000.00 new/ $1000.00 used..  cheaper if I can get something very musical... with some tube rolling..

V....
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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #9 on: 30 Apr 2019, 11:23 am »
Had an Eastern Electric DAC that had a tube which could be switched in and out.  Even with the recommended $50 upgrade tube could hear no difference with or without the tube. 

With D/A technology changing so fast I won't over invest in a DAC. 

In my limited experience:  NOS seriously lack dynamics, input tubes are for tube lovers and designers who prefer to design with them.  The real questions for DAC shoppers are: is DSD/MQA important to you; choosing between R2R, delta-sigma, or FPGA; and if you desire eliminating a separate preamp.
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« Reply #10 on: 30 Apr 2019, 03:23 pm »
Quote from: JLM on 30 Apr 2019, 11:23 am
Had an Eastern Electric DAC that had a tube which could be switched in and out.  Even with the recommended $50 upgrade tube could hear no difference with or without the tube. 

With D/A technology changing so fast I won't over invest in a DAC. 

In my limited experience:  NOS seriously lack dynamics, input tubes are for tube lovers and designers who prefer to design with them.  The real questions for DAC shoppers are: is DSD/MQA important to you; choosing between R2R, delta-sigma, or FPGA; and if you desire eliminating a separate preamp.

JLM,

are you not using a DAC..?

V..
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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #11 on: 30 Apr 2019, 04:06 pm »
I'm using a PS Audio DirectStream Junior (upgradable FPGA, DSD/MQA compliant, built-in volume control, no longer available  :( ). 
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A_shah

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« Reply #12 on: 6 May 2019, 07:03 am »
I have been debating to upgrade my Schiit Gungnir Delta Sigma DAC ( for my headphone QuickSilver  Tube amp.) to the MultiBit Gungnir  ! purchased from an AC member the upgrades will cost me $ 750 with a Gen 5 USB , So I started looking around and came across Doge Tube DAC some consider it to be a poor man  Lampizator https://www.doge.audio/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DOGE_7_inside_CARRE.jpg     $ 1600.  shipped I wonder if that would be an over kill for a desk top Headphone system ? :scratch:
I guess I would sell the gungnir add a few dollars and purchase this DAC , I find the Gungnir a bit noisy although it sounds great and very detailed 



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Re: Hello.. again (tube DAC..?)
« Reply #13 on: 7 May 2019, 09:45 am »
I'm glad to be back..

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