Okay a tube pre-amp could be used. But a tube amp cannot be used. I was under the impression that tube amp and in this case a tube preamp has a different sound. Sometimes described as warm, with better holographics, better soundstage, warmer sound in the mid range. I just thought maybe the tube characteristics would be eaten by the digital. So why waste a grand or more if the sound quality is not more pleasing. I might as well just keep the $200 mani2 and spend a grand on vinyl.
Tube then Class D
Dear wizards:
If I take a Willeston Tube amp and use it as a phono preamp them run it thru my old NAD M2 class D amp will I retain the tube warm when I get to my magnapan 1.7's?
I have my VPI Scoutmaster in for repair and a new Grado Sonata cartridge and a new pre-amp a SHIIT Mani2. My question is, prospectively, is IF I were to use a tube amp something I can afford (Willeston R8) Will the class D mask out the tube warm. I has also have two PSB subs
Is what I am thinking even reasonable or doable? I'd rather hear the laughter now than my crying after paying for a tube pre-amp.
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Joe M2