I use a tube DAC (Audio Mirror) into a Tube preamp (Aric Audio) with a SS amp (BEL 1001). My speakers are Esoteric MG 10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm dropping below 4). Thinking about also trying a tube amp while keeping the BEL. The tube DAC and pre have increased enjoyment of my system via soundstage and bloom = musicality. IMO choice of amplifier, tube or SS, is directed by a greater degree by choice of speaker than choice of tube vs. SS in source or preamp. All choices directed by sonic preference.
Can tubes cancel tubes?
Looking for some technical help on this question. I have been researching for my DAC purchase and have zeroed in on three models that use tubes in the circuit. I like tubes mellow sound. Thing is I have a tube preamplifier that leads into my question. What will be the end result of a tube DAC into a tube preamplifier? Will the sound be bad? Do I need to match the tubes? Can I mix the tubes? Will one cancel out the other? Will it fry my system? My pre is a Schiit Freya s so I can run without tube stage but want to know what would happen if I engaged the tube stage.