Which set up would result in more classic tubey sound? (Given similar amount of money invested)
1) DAC -> tube buffer -> SS amp -> headphones
2) DAC -> tube amplifier -> headphones
There are really cheap tube buffers out there costing around $50 with good reviews. So why not pipe it to your favorite SS amp then ? That seems like a good add on to get tube sound without buying a tube amp outright. Am I missing something ?
Lastly, how is 1) different from a hybrid tube amplifier ? They sound darn similar theoretically speaking.
1) DAC -> tube buffer -> SS amp -> headphones
2) DAC -> tube amplifier -> headphones
There are really cheap tube buffers out there costing around $50 with good reviews. So why not pipe it to your favorite SS amp then ? That seems like a good add on to get tube sound without buying a tube amp outright. Am I missing something ?
Lastly, how is 1) different from a hybrid tube amplifier ? They sound darn similar theoretically speaking.