Ever Hear a Tube CD player?

I’ve owned an EAR Acute CDP (2 6dj8) and currently use an Aesthetix Romulus Eclipse (2 6dj8 & 2 12ax7).

Both players IMO are excellent. Plus remotes and volume controls.

PS: Switch off between the Aesthetix and Bricasti M3 + transport.

REGA ISIS VALVE cdp / dac

https://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/rega2/1.html

Sensational!

I'm on my second Audio Aero Capitol... outstanding CDP, DAC and preamp in one unit.

I also have a ARC Ref CD-9. I'm very happy with it although it's redbook only. Still, the SQ is very satisfying when I'm reading in my listening room. It also runs pretty hot and has to be on a top shelf as it top loads.

Modwright used to do a tube-mod of the Oppo Disc Players. Sometimes you can find them used.There were 2 tubes sticking up on the top of the player and a new separate power supply box. I had one but sold it .
http://modwright.com/modifications/oppo-bdp83-and-bdp83se-mod.php