Why would you want a tube (valve) amplifier except for nostalgia?
They add harmonic distortion - maybe of the sort we like. They cost a lot more. They may need more maintenance. Is that Audioheaven box a hybrid with the work done by solid state components and a valve thrown into the signal path to introduce that valve "warmth" (harmonic distortion). If you want a retro- system look at Quad Valve Amps https://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/valve-products/ Nicely made and probably a joy to own, but a good modern solid state design. will serve better. Brian In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers - Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom. In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB Quart 980s ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114820 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
