AVGURU,
Now that you've got the tube bug, you must audition an Audionote DAC, particularly at the 4 and 5 level. These deliver the "magic" -- solid, palpable and realistic feel that is often missing from CD/SACD players that emphasize detail and "air."
I personally went a quite different route, favoring the more dynamic sound of the Naim CDS3, but I can easily see why others favor the Audionote sound. Both are worth looking into in your quest for the ultimate.
Now that you've got the tube bug, you must audition an Audionote DAC, particularly at the 4 and 5 level. These deliver the "magic" -- solid, palpable and realistic feel that is often missing from CD/SACD players that emphasize detail and "air."
I personally went a quite different route, favoring the more dynamic sound of the Naim CDS3, but I can easily see why others favor the Audionote sound. Both are worth looking into in your quest for the ultimate.