In response to: DSP CAN NOT give you the same characteristics as a tube.
Of course, DSPs can only apply mathematical transformations to the signal, whereas tubes impart magical qualities that defy quantitization, such as warmth, openness and bredth of sound stage.
They are called vacuum tubes, but they each actually contain individual fairies, all supplying your music with a limitless supply of fairy dust.
Fun tube response from Slashdot
Fun tube response from Slashdot
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"Fuckin' Koreans" - Reno 911
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