Tube CD-player question

What is a great sounding tube CD-player out there ?

Is there a SS CD-player with a smooth tube sound?

Thanks
Russ

russb06-14-2007 11:30pm

stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 06-17-2007 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Jolida is a good player. The CJ DV-2B is a great player and I am still hoping that CJ will re-release this or replace this fine component.
chadnliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 06-18-2007 at 04:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rega players are noted for smooth great sound at several price levels.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 06-18-2007 at 02:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Regas are smooth...I remember hearing a Planet a few years ago and wondered if it had tubes. Very warm.
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 06-18-2007 at 05:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i have a vincent model 6, using 1 12 volt and 1 6 volt tube in the buffer stage. it retails for about $1800. i am using it as a transport with a sigtone shek d2 16 bit dac. i am satisfied with the combination in that it doesn't bleed my ears. the cd player by itself is perhaps on the transparent side and a bit too detailed for my taste, but it seems to be a decent transport.
rpf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 76 posts 06-21-2007 at 12:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Second the Modwright units. A tube rectified one is the way to go. Great units and superb values.