Years ago I made my decision on which way to go, solid state or tube, analytical/dynamic solid state verses warm/fuzzy, but that haunting presence I experienced when listening to a good tube system remains in the back of my mind. So I'm thinking about introducing a tube DAC to see what effect that would have on my system. I don't anticipate using it full time but on certain recordings where I can for go the detail for a little more presence.

Anyone hear a tube DAC that impressed you? I don't want to turn the sound into mush but I'd like to put some flesh on the bones, to borrow a phrase from an aquaintance of mine. I know of the Musical Fidelity tube buffer but from what I've read here posted I don't think it will do what I'm wanting and I suspect the effect would be minimal on my system.