I've heard that Vincent Audio tubed CD players are quite good and well constructed. I'm thinking about picking one up personally as a trial to playback HDCD as their models have this capability.
Tube CD Players other than Jolida
I'm looking for a tube CD player that will compete with a Jolida cd100. It seems like the Jolida is the only one with tubes instead of opamps on the output circuit.
Are there any other players on the market that can compete? Is it possible to roll tubes in these other players like the Jolida?
Trying to stay under $1k for price, preowned is fine as well. Any manufacturers have an in home trial period?
Thanks
Are there any other players on the market that can compete? Is it possible to roll tubes in these other players like the Jolida?
Trying to stay under $1k for price, preowned is fine as well. Any manufacturers have an in home trial period?
Thanks
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The Njoe Tjoeb 4000 that Upscale Audio sells would be an option in your price range. I have the previous version, the Tjoeb 99, and it's very nice. It uses two tubes from the 6DJ8/6922/7308 family so there are lots of options for swapping tubes at a wide range of prices. |
I second the Audio Aero Prima - IMO the best CDP I heard so far below 3-4K. Excellent resolution, very realistic portrayal of instruments. Piano is reproduced with natural decays and resonances. My only complaint about the Prima is that the bass could be just a tad tighter (which is true for many tube players. As far as tube CDP go, I also had a Unison Unico, which allows you to change tubes, but I would avoid that one unless you like singers to have a permanent cold. |
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