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Is there a difference between a Cathode Follower and a buffer stage?

My preamp has (4) 6SN7's, two in the gain stage and two in the buffer stage. Is the buffer stage the same as what you call a cathode follower?

I've been told that the two in the buffer stage have no bearing on the sound of the preamp, that only the two in the gain stage matter. Are you saying this is not true?


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