Digital Processor That Are Great Matches 4 Tubes?


I wanted to narrow down my search by putting together a list of Digiital Processors (DAC) which would be good candidates with a low-powered (25 W) tube back end (amp and preamp). What am I looking for in terms of its characteristics? (1)Musical (2) Open (3) Clarity. Price range: Top 5K retail. Thanks. Appreciate your time on this.
fullrun

Showing 2 responses by ketcham

Steve,

I will be interested in the SX as well.

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Fullrun,

I purchased the Overdrive SE will all options with the Final Drive late last year. It best any pre-amp setup I auditioned except one, the Allnic L5000 DHT with Kron tubes at around $24,000 retail.

When you are listening at level of quality, one is not necessarily better either. It is just different.

I believe Empirical is the best value for the quality it delivers.

You are welcome to PM for my thoughts on the dac too.