Liz's right. there are no actually tube DACs. They all only have the tube gain stage. The logic part is done by DAC IC and that's where most of quality depends on.
tube dacs vs solid state dacs
there have been a number of posts extolling the virtues of seceral brands of solid state dacs.
however, it would seem that the flexibility of tube variation, especially in the gain stage , should best the performance of most solid state dacs.
yes , it brings to mind the issue of tubes vs solid state, but i think the particular facility available to tube dac owners vs solid state dacs has not been sufficiently emphasized.
however, it would seem that the flexibility of tube variation, especially in the gain stage , should best the performance of most solid state dacs.
yes , it brings to mind the issue of tubes vs solid state, but i think the particular facility available to tube dac owners vs solid state dacs has not been sufficiently emphasized.