Digital Flac files with a Tube Amplifier


This is the audio system that I am currently using.


All of my large CD collection has been ripped into Flac files. 


Mini Mac computer as audio file server

M-Audio Super II dac

Luxman LX-33 30wpc tube amplifier with NOS Telefunken and RCA tubes.

Speakers ADS L1290


I’m certainly aware that this system is not what is called high end and make no such claim. But to my ears it sounds just beautiful better than any SS amplifier that I have used through the years, including a McIntoch MC-7150 power amplifier.


 I grew up in NYC and have attended many live concerts at Carnegie Hall, Philharmonic Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, I can’t recall hearing any music that approaches the bright and articulate sounds of SS amplifiers in a concert hall, tube sound comes much closer to the live experience for my ears. Needless to say, I prefer the sound of tubes while listening to my favorite classical, jazz and 60’s and 70’s rock.


Does anyone have a similar system and are you satisfies with the results. I would like to know what others in the audio mid-priced range are listening to.


This is a silly question but what am I listening to  anyway? Digital, Analog, Digilog or Anatal?



128x128terry1229

I use WAV. You're listening to ANALOG; digital is noise. When the digital inside you're computer comes out, and goes through a Digital to Analog converter, it becomes "Analog".

Technically that was correct, but this forum doesn't recognize that as "Analog", but your ears, and hearing are the best determinants.

Pure analog is 100% without any digital what so ever, but since some records were digitally mastered, even the purists have a toe in the digital world.

The bottom line is; if it sounds good to you, it is good.


Thanks for enlightening me, I though I was listening to a Chinese football game! Do have anything to say about your audio equipment?