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PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC

Hi.  I am running a Wiim Pro Plus into a Yamaha A-S801 into Wharfedale Linton Heritage.  I want to tinker with my setup and possibly add some tubes.

I've come across the PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC for a very discounted price at a going out of business sale.

This would get me tubes but would also be an upgrade to my Wiim DAC.

I'd need to purchase it without hearing it in my setup, so it would be a bit of a risk, but again, it's heavily discounted which is why i'm considering it. 

I suspect I would have some noticeable sound difference from the tubes, but what about from the upgraded DAC?  Thank you.

 

 

steam_engine
elliottbnewcombjr
5,362 posts
 

I see you are ONLY considering a DAC with Tubes, which is a One Time Tinker

rather than using Tubes for other existing/future sources, eventually trying Analog Tape or Vinyl via Tubes, a Tube Tuner, CD thru tube preamp ...

Eventually try Tube Amplification?

 

 

silverfoxvtx1800
143 posts
 

Looking at your Yamaha and speakers, different dacs won’t change anything…you need to upgrade the whole system otherwise you are throwing away money…just enjoy what you have until you can make a big move…

g2the2nd
65 posts
 

If you want an interesting Tube DAC:

https://www.borderpatrol.net/dac/

It is also on sale.

Good advice above on not getting carried away with going "tubey". Set upgrade goals and a path to get there.

 

 

lanx0003
819 posts
 

The LTA (Linear Tube Audio) Aero DAC uses tubes in its output stage and it has pretty low output impedance of 70 ohms for se and 140 ohms for xlr for a tube implemented gear.  

steam_engine OP
3 posts
 

Thanks everyone.  So many decisions and options.  I should build two systems :D

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