effect of tubes in cd players

some cd players have tubes inside. Does it change the sound a lot like using a tube preamp?

samuellaudio10-24-2006 7:09pm

audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 11-17-2006 at 01:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>I will not go back to a solid state player.<< It's not about tubes or solid state. Design, parts, and build quality are what matter. Don't forget that Meitner, Wadia, and Esoteric are all solid state.
bartokfan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 664 posts 11-17-2006 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The tech guy here in baton rouge said of the layout in the Cayin 17, dual power supply, true dual balance stages, 4 6922 "I'm very impressed what Cayin has done in this player". For the price its the most impressive looking, and finest built player for under 2K. You can write to him and get his opinion. Paul Baton Rouge
audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 11-17-2006 at 06:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete breginato@sanbrunocable.com - I've modded Modwright tube stages for customers in the past. They can be improved as well. Like audiofeil says "its the design".
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audioengr Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,282 posts 11-17-2006 at 09:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Improvements are in HF extension and dynamics mostly. The customers were happy if that is any indication.