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From: Bert Thomas <bert_at_brothom.nl>
Date: Thu Jul 15 05:35:32 2004

Mark Wickens wrote:
>
> You are making the mistake in thinking that because an op-amp provides
> linear amplification across a wide range of frequencies it produces the
> 'nicest' sound.
>
> The human ear is not a linear receiver ;)
>
> It is simply down to what you like - and valves colour the sound in a
> way that sounds 'nice' to most people.

Perhaps, but that should not be the job of the amplifier, but of the
'source', whatever that may be.

And now I come to think of it: it should be possible to record a CD,
feeding the ADC with a signal from a tube amp, and have that "nice"
sound out of a "perfect" transistor amp.

Bert
Received on Thu Jul 15 2004 - 05:35:32 BST