[qib]

Just to get an idea of what people are using in between their TUBE AMPS. Capital Tube so that i know if using different dacs can affect the sound or not. So post what your using as well as the amp your using it with.

My future rig would most likely include the singlepower extreme and i would like to know what you guys are using. Thanks.

Post away!

 

[Dominat0r]

using a modded Zhaolu D2.5A, with 4562 opamps, blackgates, txco clock.

ALso going between that and a Lavry DA10.

For my laptop, im using a G-Vibe USB DAC (PCM2702).

Both going to my Headroom Millet hybrid...before that i was using a Darkvoice 336i.

Pics worth a thousand words...

 

[krmathis]

I am using an Electrocompaniet ECD1

 

[qib]

Pictures! wehey! Pictures are always welcome by the way..

 

[Caution]

I'm using an apogee mini-dac hooked up to an earmax pro

Sounds bloody awesome.

 

[kooncm]

I'm using Lavry DA10 hookup to earmax pro.

 

[udo]

See my sig.

In the computer/listening room a Zhaolu D2.5 w/ Zapfilter.
Downstairs a D2.0 with improved headphone amp is near the TV/DVD.

 

[klenkar]

There it is, down on the left side based on a CS4398.

 

[nor_spoon]

I am using ONTech Monster Dual Mono. Also some pics of the inside for those interested.

 

[ast]

OMZ

 

[Happy Camper]

CAL Sigma II (discontinued)

Description: Digital/analog converter with 24-bit/96kHz DACs, 8x-oversampling digital filter, and direct-coupled tube output. Digital inputs: S/PDIF on TosLink and RCA. Frequency response: 5Hz-22kHz, ±0.5 dB. Signal/Noise Ratio: 105dB (A-weighted). Total Harmonic Distortion: less than 0.005%. Maximum output voltage: 2.0V RMS. Output impedance: 2k ohms. Minimum load requirement: 10k ohms. Power Consumption: 18W.

Nordost Red Dawn (latest version) ICs

SP Platinum with Blackgate output caps

 

[Ricey20]

Using a Stello DA220 and Cambridge Audio 840C. The DA220 has a VERY warm and lush sound while the 840C is more neutral and transparent. The DA220 paired with a tube amp like my WA6 will make sad violin music or female vocals make you want to cry

 

[qib]

So i'm guessing from the countless number of threads i've been reading that the dac matters and can colour the sound in between the source and the tube amp? So wouldn't it be better to get a neutral dac that does not colour the sound and let the amp do all the colouring? Thoughts please.

 

[Happy Camper]

A well designed amp should not do much to a signal. You can color based on the tubes chosen, but the goal of an amp is to stay out of the way and let the source shine. As such, the DAC will have the most impact on the sound. I use a tube dac with a tube amp with good results. IMO

 

[Golden Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ast /img/forum/go_quote.gif OMZ

WORD. What ast said...I'll just borrow his pic, because mine is exactly the same.

As for the DAC coloring the sound...if you want to completely forget about that, and have natural presentation, non-digital sound (no harshness), and absolutely perfect detail, go with the OMZ.