Might just be me, but I wouldn't pair an expensive dac with tubesTubes are love, tubes are life!
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ThanatosVI
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Yeah that's certainly just youMight just be me, but I wouldn't pair an expensive dac with tubes
All the high end tube amps deserve a potent DAC and source imo.
And if talking about tubes in the DAC, I don't Think there even are inexpensive Tube DACs
Contrails
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That depends on the amp. If it’s a slow, romantic coloured amp - I would agree with you. But something transparent and dynamic with good transient speed - the Apex amps and Eddie Currents require a good DAC. The exact reason I want a Studio B (especially with 2A3 tubes). If someone decides to sell their Studio Tribute version in 240v, I would snap it up.Might just be me, but I wouldn't pair an expensive dac with tubes
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I not only would consider pairing an excellent dac with a TOTL tube amp, I plan on doing exactly that someday. Always wanted to have a great tube amp as experimental variant to try out. I think first step would be working on the best dac I can afford, likely Holo Audio May or KTE Spring 3, DENAFRIPS Terminator, or possibly Yggdrasil LIM, and then later work on acquiring a nice tube amp.
You Meze fellows, listen to Mick Gordon - Hellwalker, man that beginning is, just wow.
paradoxper
Headphoneus Supremus
Tubes are love, Elrogs are everlasting, tubes are life!Tubes are love, tubes are life!
ColSaulTigh
Headphoneus Supremus
All Glory to the Elrogs!Tubes are love, Elrogs are everlasting, tubes are life!
Is anyone pairing the Elite with the Sonnet Morpheus and, if so, can you please give me an impression?
Stupid question, what is an elrog?
incredulousity
1000+ Head-Fier
I can vouch for Elite on Envy.Would absolutely love to hear Elites on a great tube amp, Wells Audio Dragon, Feliks Audio Envy, etc. Seems pursuit of sonic excellence far outpaces the budgetary constraints unfortunately. LOL
ThanatosVI
Headphoneus Supremus
A manufacturers of some of the best Tubes available.Stupid question, what is an elrog?
turbofeet
100+ Head-Fier
No such thing as a stupid question sir.Stupid question, what is an elrog?
I was very much a tube Amp noob until I was educated here.
I only learned of the mighty Elrog about 2 months ago.
I understand the Elrog gods appreciate a sacrifice now and then....this will be incurred financially.
Mine were ordered a few weeks ago for my Envy. I can't wait For that.
Been listening to this with great joy (especially tracks 1 and 8) in the mean time from Herr Zimmer:
Listen to the release Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture) by Lady Gaga on Qobuz https://open.qobuz.com/album/au0q0ax1ytvta
Das ist gut ya?
ThanatosVI
Headphoneus Supremus
Ja very gut!No such thing as a stupid question sir.
I was very much a tube Amp noob until I was educated here.
I only learned of the mighty Elrog about 2 months ago.
I understand the Elrog gods appreciate a sacrifice now and then....this will be incurred financially.
Mine were ordered a few weeks ago for my Envy. I can't wait For that.
Been listening to this with great joy (especially tracks 1 and 8) in the mean time from Herr Zimmer:
Listen to the release Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture) by Lady Gaga on Qobuz https://open.qobuz.com/album/au0q0ax1ytvta
Das ist gut ya?
ColSaulTigh
Headphoneus Supremus
Stupid question, what is an elrog?

Listening to Jacob Gurevitsch on Lovers in Paris album, on the song Mapa de Soledad there are some voices way in the background and some other sounds that seem to come from the other side of the room literally. Freaky gorgeous. I had not heard those details before listening on Tidal with the Elites. I had to keep looking around to try to find out where the little noises or voices were coming from as it sounded way "out there". This is just crazy. Love these things so much!