tube dac for tube amp?

Hi,

In my own experience I`d say what affects DAC sound quaility the most is the the implementation of a very good discrete analog section and a potent well designed power supply, more so than tube or SS. It also seems this influences the ultimate performance more than the type of digital chip selected.

There is no straightforward answer.

It's a personal decision that depends on a lot of things.

What matters in the end is how everything gels towards the end of delivering sound in a manner that meets your expectations.

In general, I would expect the utility of a tube dac to be less for most that also use a tube amp compared to those that do not.

A 'tube' dac? That is an oxymoron. The sound will always be 'digital'. Better to look for a good DAC and skip the tube part.

Not really. Analog (especially tube) designers are not usually the greatest digital designers. The converse is also true.