Retro Grouch Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Howdy all, I'm looking at tube amps. Dared is on the current list (35 watts per channel). I am running Polk RTA 8T speakers (rated at 20-250 watts per channel, see, Vintage Polk Audio Speakers: RTA 8T for more info). I am currently running this through a Mac Mini/Aune T1/Yamaha CA-810 (late '70s vintage integrated amp). Question is, would the Dared be best on the DAC side or the speaker side? TIA Link to comment
mrvco Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 You would either connect the Dared to the pre-out on the Yamaha or replace the Yamaha with the Dared. Assuming the Dared has a volume control, then the latter should be preferable. -- My Audio System Link to comment
wgscott Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I thought Retro Grouch was a bicyclist term. In any case, welcome! Link to comment
TubeLover Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Nothing at all wrong with what you want to do, but Dared, from what I've seen, is on the lower end of reliability in the tube world. I would strongly suggest considering something by, say, Primaluna. You will thank me. JC Link to comment
Retro Grouch Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 I thought Retro Grouch was a bicyclist term. In any case, welcome! Thank you and yes I am. Not tied to the Dared, just using it as an example. I will check out other options. Thanks for the info. Link to comment
mac_and_dac Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 If you are looking for the 'tube sound' in your system, then why not consider getting a tube DAC. Eastern Electric make them, they aren't too costly and are generally well regarded. Front End: Neet Airstream Digital Processing: Chord Hugo M-Scaler DAC: Chord Dave Amplification: Cyrus Mono x300 Signatures Speakers: Kudos Titan T88 Link to comment
blownsi Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Some people use a tube buffer to add tube flavor as well. Link to comment
Harpy Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 If you hook up to the just to the DAC make sure the input impedance between the components are comparable. Though most cases it's not an issue. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N930A using Computer Audiophile mobile app Dahlquist DQ-10 Speakers DQ-LP1 crossover 2 DW-1 Subs Dynaco Mk III Mains - Rotel 991 Subs Wyred W4S Pre Gustard X10 DAC SOtM dx-USB-HD reclocked SOtMmBPS-d2s Intel Thin-mini ITX Link to comment
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