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Originally Posted by pstrisik
I think, as long as tubes are compatible, they are all worth a listen! (Did you mean 5U4G?)
I see you have a Cambridge Audio unit. Looks like maybe the multichannel receiver or pre/pro (where I have an Onkyo). I have the Cambridge Audio Azur 851N - network streamer and DAC. I upgraded to that from their Stream Magic 6. I like it a lot!
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I've been away from the site for a few days and wanted to report back. And yes, 5U4G is what I have been using in my Inspire. In trying the 274B in the Dared preamp, I felt pretty much the same way that I did with Gold Lion KT-88's in the Inspire. I can see why people would like the full, solid sound. But I prefer the slighly more delicate flavor that comes with the RCA 5Y3 in the pre and 6V6s. But boy, that Sophia tube looks so good!
My Cambridge Audio story is kind of a sad one. I purchased the unit used and loved it. Yes, it was a multi-channel receiver. Unfortunately, it died a few weeks later, and my trusted repair shop reported that it had massive internal damage (probably in shipping) and was a total loss. I hadn't paid much for it. So, that's not a big deal. But I really liked it. Now, I am back to an old Onkyo that I have had for about 10 years. I do my streaming via a Mac and a Monarchy Audio NM24. Still getting the hang of it, but I like the Monarchy unit very much.