Topic: tube buffer for cd player

[ATJr.]

you add a buffer because you don't want the output of your source say a phono preamp to be loaded down by your interconnecting cables, specialy if those cables are quite long......

in other instances you do not need a buffer at all....

but buffers do add flavoring if you will....

[JoeyGS]

In the case of a CD player and a Pre-amp or Integrated Amplifier, both gears would have specifications and the corresponding input and output impedance are indicated accordingly.  You can then compare the data whether it matches.  These can also be applied between a preamp and a power amp.

[JoeyGS]

but buffers do add flavoring if you will....

Hi sir Tony,

In your experience would a pure SS tube buffer also add flavoring similar to tubed ones?

Thanks and regards,
JoeyGS

[ATJr.]

Hi sir Tony,

In your experience would a pure SS tube buffer also add flavoring similar to tubed ones?

Thanks and regards,
JoeyGS

you mean pure ss or pure tube? either way they present different falvors....

[JoeyGS]

you mean pure ss or pure tube? either way they present different falvors....

Yes Pure SS buffer.  But would a pure SS buffer present a more natural sound quality over the Tubed buffer?

[accastil]

how? the input impedance of a buffer is extremely high as its output impedance is extremely low. if this is not the case, then there will be no purpose of adding a "buffer".

How would you know this?

you check the specs of the buffer....its input and output impedances.

[accastil]

Yes Pure SS buffer.  But would a pure SS buffer present a more natural sound quality over the Tubed buffer?

bro, may pure na branded SS buffer, made in australia. mukhang babanat ka nito ah..hehe
i think the Vseries of MF is an SS buffer din as opposed to their X series.

[JoeyGS]

bro, may pure na branded SS buffer, made in australia. mukhang babanat ka nito ah..hehe
i think the Vseries of MF is an SS buffer din as opposed to their X series.

What brand is the one made in australia?  What I am aware of is the B1 of Nelson Pass and likewise the MF V10D.

[accastil]

i forgot the brand of the one made from australia. i saw it in 1 of the "music direct" magazines at home. it looks promising..

[ATJr.]

Yes Pure SS buffer.  But would a pure SS buffer present a more natural sound quality over the Tubed buffer?

tube buffers present more warmth, ss have less colorations, so it depends on your tastes......

[JoeyGS]

tube buffers present more warmth, ss have less colorations, so it depends on your tastes......

Thanks

[VanZevius]

Sir Jojo pa pm naman ng tube buffer at location nyo po tnx.