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More of a Tube Sound In a Tube CD player

I'm looking for recommendations for a tubed player that has a bit of a tube sound (just a bit), compared to the others on the market. I already understand that if one wants a tubed sound in their system they really need tubed electronics and not to expect it from a player. I already have 2 tubed cd players, (Raysonic cd128/ modded Jolida JD 100). Used to have the Modwright Sony Platinum. I'm looking for a different player (Balanced) that is not quite as neutral and has a little warmth and a bit of the tubed sound. Do not like leanness or anemic bass, or rolled-off highs however. Like a full sound. I'm looking in the up to $2500 range (used). I suppose I would consider a solid state player if it just gets redbook right for my solid state integrated (Blue Circle). I've done plenty of research. It almost seems like an impossible task but you'd think there would be something out there that would get this done in the used market at $2500 or less. Thanks to all for your suggestions.
foster_9
foster_9 OP
1,638 posts
 
Thanks everyone for the dac suggestions. More thoughts on 1 box solutions are also welcome. I have always liked simplicity and minimalism when it comes to stereo. This is why over the past years I've had 2 systems involving seperates but many more integrated-based systems. I never had an interest in the complexity of adding a dac which means another box and then figuring out the power cord and cables (and or tubes) that will complement each other to achieve a sound I can live with. But, I realize in order to have what tubes provide, there are sacrifices that have to be made.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
I have a GamuT that I find much more "musical' than my Raysonic 168 with Amperex PQ's. I have the CD-3 but was told by a former Gamut dealer that the Cd-1 is even more "musical" than the CD-3. I know nothing about it's reliability etc, there is a CD-1 for sale on AgoN presently well within your budget.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
if considering a lector cd player, i suggest the non oversampling lector, i.e., the original. my friend owns one. i have heard it mnay times, but not in my own system. there is one caution, namely the transport. my friend replaced his in about 4 years.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
agree with tvad and montejay. a tube in a cd player at this point doesn't necc 'save the day'. what are you using now?
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
agree with tvad regarding tube cd player. i have achieved the presentation in my stereo system in spite of the digital front end. i am using an art audio preamp, which uses two 6sn7 tubes. it is currently under review.
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