Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???

Hola Rhing and other a'gonners. I'm using a Yaqin tube buffer with my PS-1 now and it really improved the fun factor, besides rendering a nicier sound. It's amazing what you can get for so low money.

I've heard good things about the Yaqin tube buffer. For the Playstation, a tube linestage further improves the sound quality. The Playstation's output is around 1 to 1.5V, so some gain tremendously improves the overall sound quality.

I am posting here for those who browse this thread. I recently purchased a mint condition Audio Research LS7 linestage to use with my modified Playstation 1. Even though it sold as an "entry-level" all tube linestage in ARC's line-up back in 1995-1997, this is an excellent linestage and allows all the detail through from the modified Playstation. Not only do I get exceptional solid bass and treble extension, but I also hear greater timbral detail, more space between the instruments/performers and that holographic soundstage that tube amps provide. The LS7 is transparent, and that added gain really makes a difference in extracting the most out of the Playstation.

Anybody else try the Yaqin ms-12b as a tube buffer with the ps1?

I just got a 1001 off CL and use it to complete my cheapo cheapest ever system. It really does sound wonderful with my HLLY tamp-20 driving Forte IIs. Total outlay for my source and amp; $79! Use it mostly outside on my ground level deck with the Fortes backed by a brick wall. I love the sound and it has amazed mor than a few people!
To me there is such a WTF factor to see this old Playstation and tiny amp making beautiful "full range" music that sounds great. IMO this thing does qualify as a "giant killer", super cheap is an understatement($15) and it really does sound very nice. And I love the "cheese factor".