Audio Horizons TB 5.0n Tube Buffer ???

Do these really make a Solid State system sound more tube-like ?

hifisoundguy02-18-2009 10:23pm

markwatkiss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 02-19-2009 at 01:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well sorta,but the bottom line is you're just adding another link in the chain,not to mention more cabling.If you're thinking tubes,consider a tube pre amp.
markwatkiss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 02-19-2009 at 07:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Tube pre amps need hours if not days to warm up" Not so.Ex wife,maybe.
markwatkiss Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 508 posts 02-20-2009 at 01:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you are bent on a tube buffer have a look at Musical Fidelitys version,I believe the tube life is 10,000 hours and they are well stocked with replacements.They are retailing for about $275 on the used market.