The line stage in the Yamaha is already excellent! I doubt there will be any noticeable difference in sound quality from another solid state line stage. Tubes are another matter! A tube line stage will add its own colorations - hardly what one can call "true to the source"!
upgrade from using linestage from integrated Yamaha
I frequently read others referencing a good line stage as the "brains" of the audio chain. With that in mind, I’m exploring upgrading to a genuine line stage since I’m currently using a Yamaha integrated w/ a Crown XLS Class D amp
Is there an appreciable upside to using a tube stage vs. relying on one from a decent integrated? I know I won’t ultimately know until I try it, but what has been others' experience with a modest $1000 tube line stage replacing an integrated’s ? May I expect a noticeable improvement in dynamics, soundstage properties?
Is there an appreciable upside to using a tube stage vs. relying on one from a decent integrated? I know I won’t ultimately know until I try it, but what has been others' experience with a modest $1000 tube line stage replacing an integrated’s ? May I expect a noticeable improvement in dynamics, soundstage properties?
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