Tubed CD Player

Look into getting a BAT VK-D5 player, get yourself some Amperex NOS tubes (preferably Bugle Boys or 7308s) and enjoy the music! Wonderful!

Check out the Granite Audio Tube/SS CD player!

Hi Dave

I have gone through a string of (I think) 5 or 6 CD players prior to the recent acquistion of a Cary CD303/200 tube player.

I have not heard the other tube players mentioned above and I am certain they are all good players, however for me I have never heard more analog sound from a CD player. The sound is just so non-fatiquing and liquid with a good solid bass output and extended highs. I have been very satisfied.

Whatever your choice, good luck and enjoy.

Regards,
AEW

Why did you guys have to post this ? I feel my wallet opening again !

I have a ARC CD1 with an ARC Dac3...it has 3 6922 tubes...can sound very nice...this combo was about 7k new and can be had rather inexpensively on this very site.
I am an analog guy...but not anti-digital like some on this site...I am willing to keep my ears and my mind open. I think tubes definately take some of the metallic edge off of the silver disc. The CD1 also has an excellent internal convertor and is a bargain used.