Pesco on stereo tube amps of today

NewImageOver at our sponsor Intel's My Life Scoop site, I wrote about several modern tube amps to warm up your digital music.

In the ongoing analog vs. digital debate, there are myriad measurements involving frequency response, distortion levels, and dynamic range that both sides cite to "prove" that the other is misinformed, unscientific, or just plain wrong. One path to consider is playing your digital tunes through an analog stereo, ranging from a headphone-to-RCA cable to a high-end digital-to-analog converter. Some might say that's the best of both worlds; others would say you'd be better off with an AM radio. Ultimately though, it's all about personal perception. So with that in mind, here are several products for bridging the gap between your digital music and your analog ears. The irony of running lousy and lossy mp3s through high-quality tube amps isn't lost on me. But at least the enchanting glow of the vacuum tubes will distract you.

"Digital Music Meet Analog Stereo"

Stefan Riepl's vacuum tube photo from Wikimedia Commons