LegionOfHell
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My(incomplete) understanding of the analog stage: When the DAC chip converts the digital signal to an analog signal and outputs the analog signal through its pins, This analog signal is a bit weak, So there is a need for an analog stage, which(usually) amplifies the signal to line level and outputs it through RCA outs.
Therefore, there are three types of Tube DACS:
(1) The first type has only a tube for its analog stage.
(2) The second type has a tube at the beginning of the analog stage and solid state components after that.
(3) The third type has solid state components at the beginning of the analog stage and a tube afterwards.
Which one of these types gives you a better "tube sound" ?
Can you recommend any budget Tube DACs for under $200 USD ? Which type is the Aune T1 DAC/AMP ?
Therefore, there are three types of Tube DACS:
(1) The first type has only a tube for its analog stage.
(2) The second type has a tube at the beginning of the analog stage and solid state components after that.
(3) The third type has solid state components at the beginning of the analog stage and a tube afterwards.
Which one of these types gives you a better "tube sound" ?
Can you recommend any budget Tube DACs for under $200 USD ? Which type is the Aune T1 DAC/AMP ?