Tubed CD Player

The Ah! with 24/192 upsampler has all the detail. The upsampler is the "quid" of the player. Also Siemens ECC288 tubes are very expensive but get the best from it.

The Shanling 100 with mods.

Look into getting a BAT VK-D5 player, get yourself some Amperex NOS tubes (preferably Bugle Boys or 7308s) and enjoy the music! Wonderful!

Check out the Granite Audio Tube/SS CD player!

Hi Dave

I have gone through a string of (I think) 5 or 6 CD players prior to the recent acquistion of a Cary CD303/200 tube player.

I have not heard the other tube players mentioned above and I am certain they are all good players, however for me I have never heard more analog sound from a CD player. The sound is just so non-fatiquing and liquid with a good solid bass output and extended highs. I have been very satisfied.

Whatever your choice, good luck and enjoy.

Regards,
AEW