Tube Preamp

[square_wave]

Thanks for the headsup, will explore. When is it launching? Cost?

They said Jan. I assume mid or late Jan. The Swara range should be in the range of 50k. Not sure though. The thyaga line will be more costly. The one I had many years ago cost me around 80 k.

 

[Bloom@83]

With only digital files as the source (PC based) for the OP, this entire quest of seeking quintessential tube sound is pointless , IMHO & IMHE.

 

[shuv]

Just saw a plugin on FB, HorNet Valvola.

Faithful emulation of tube sound - HoRNet Plugins

Realistic vacuum tube emulation and sound

www.hornetplugins.com

You could give this a try?

 

[Decadent_Spectre]

Just saw a plugin on FB, HorNet Valvola.

Faithful emulation of tube sound - HoRNet Plugins

Realistic vacuum tube emulation and sound

www.hornetplugins.com

You could give this a try?

I'll try it out.

Does anyone know how accurately the above plugin emulates tubes?

 

[shuv]

I've been using a hybrid(?) tube pre and SS power for a while now. Wanted to try something different. Would have loved a tube power/IA. Unfortunately, my speakers don't seem very tube friendly. Planning full SS setup now.

 

[Decadent_Spectre]

Just saw a plugin on FB, HorNet Valvola.

Faithful emulation of tube sound - HoRNet Plugins

Realistic vacuum tube emulation and sound

www.hornetplugins.com

You could give this a try?

Tried it out.

Don't know how accurately it emulates tubes but it made me more curious to try actual tube DAC/Pre in my system.

One of the tubes in this imparts a heavily distorted signature, very obvious distortion but not displeasing. In general I found varying levels of distortion but despite this I never found it harsh, distorted yes, lack of clarity yes, harsh no.

Overall I like it so far.

Cons - It reduces the level of playback significantly, also the more heavily distorted options are messy at high volume.