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Tube CDP/DAC sound: too "refined"?

Hi all, this is a controversial topic and I hope I will not offend anyone: imho many tube CDPs/DACs sound too "refined", too "smooth". Sometimes I would like to hear some "texture" but this texture is being smoothed over. It's fun and beautiful to listen at initially but on the long run it becomes... boring. It's like too much crême fraiche: it could be surprisingly tasty, but after a few times it won't surprise you any longer.

Chris
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mrjstark
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IS THIS A "TRICK" QUESTION ????? CHRIS.......
mrjstark
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Midrange.......is everything. Getting it right isn't all that easy.
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"It's fun and beautiful to listen at initially but on the long run it becomes... boring. It's like too much crême fraiche: it could be surprisingly tasty, but after a few times it won't surprise you any longer."

I really enjoy my "crême fraiche" and I didn't find it boring....But I guess these are my preferences. I agree with Mrtennis and I like what Tomryan said:
"We are all looking for that perfect balance and everyone has a different point in that balance that sounds right to them."
&
"better to enjoy the
sound" whatever it is than worrying about texture and smoothness. after all, a stereo stsreo is for entertainment."
mrjstark
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You can not concentrate and enjoy MUSIC if you are obsessed with perfectionism or .......have OCD.
Choose your priority (or side). Just like in The Star Wars.............
there is no coming back from the DARK SIDE.
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