So where should the tubes be?


Source, preamp, dac, amp? Or should they be in as many components as possible? Does anyone subscribe to such a system where there are tubes everywhere?  Base answer on acceptance of tubes somewhere.
jpwarren58

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Isolid state has evolved a lot ,fet, mosfets have several characteristics 
like tubes no more bright sounding ,thst being said a tube preamp is my favorite 
spot , too much tubes a bit too soft on leading edge . I prefer SS the dynamics control and current delivery have their advantages especially to control 
In Bass  drivers . I have used tubes for 40 years , I no longer feel tubes are necessary for detailed Rich , natural sounding music , but in the preamp section 
I feel the best position with a Solid State power amp .
my New Coda SCIB integrated with VH Audio Odam capacitors in the class A 
preamp section ,it sounds very natural sounding ,with the Bricasti dac-Streamer front end a very balanced sounding system.Everyone has their own  preferences .