tube CD player for tube integrated amp?

I have been overwhelmed by the sound quality of the Doge 6 CDP given the modest price tag. While I don't have any experience with the other players you are considering, I would be surprised if anything in this price class can beat the Doge 6.

You did not mention a price point , but I really like how my PP2 works with my Granite 657 CDP . It is very extended and resolving which compliments the PP2 nicely . This unit has seperate SS and tube outputs . The tube side has its own volume control and you can roll the tubes if you want to tailor the sound more to your liking . I have not found the need to do so .

They go for @ $2.5k new and are impossible to find used .

If you have not already done so , try rolling some Mullards into the 12ax spot on the PP2 . Added warmth and base without loosing that sweet top end !

Good luck .

Also check out the Cal Labs Alpha/delta combo.

Hi Cincy bob: have you rolled NOS in your Doge 6? I am new to tube electronic, thus have no idea what NOS tube is and am wondering if Doge tubes need bias tuning.

www.high-endaudio.com had a shootout in Dec 2007 where Doge 6 (with NOS tubes) is highly comparable to players like Reimyo DAP777/transport combo, Electrocompaniet UP SE, AMR CD 77, Accuphase DP77, but being the best "value" ie lowest price.

Hi Saki70: thanks for suggesting Granite 657.
The 4 players in my original post vary in prices from US$700 to $1500 (new). I could go higher with compelling choices.

Prologue II is said to be auto-biasing, thus I will consider rolling 12ax7 tube after my set is fully mature/breakin.