Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier

2022-01-02 Thread ftlight
Labarum wrote: > > > If you want a retro- system look at Quad Valve Amps > > https://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/valve-products/ I think I still have an original Quad pre-amp in the attic. Bill ftlight's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Tube amplifier

2022-01-02 Thread Labarum
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