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.
I hadn’t really thought about the number of tubes in my equipment. The number is 34. They add up. Phono stage 8, preamp 8, DAC 6, amp 12. Also, the more tubes the better it has sounded.
I first added components designs using tubes in my Preamp and Phonostage, the CD player… then finally amp and DAC. The final switch to all tube equipment moved the system significantly to the musical end of the spectrum. Having all tubes just increased the realism and rhythm and pace so significantly… very synergistically. Highly recommended if well implemented.
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