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question about tubes, cds, etc


Hey everybody. I'm pretty new to this high end audio hobby and have a lot to learn. There aren't any high-end audio shops near where I live so I'm relying mostly on reviews and opinions etc to steer me towards quality equipment.

So far, I've picked up a primaluna prologue 2 tube amp, and a pair of gallo ref 3s (both were purchased on audiogon for bargain prices). I'm now looking for a cd deck. I've seen a couple of tube cd decks, and was wondering if they were generally a good match for tube amps... or is the purpose of a tube cd deck to make solid state gear sound "tubey"

In other words, would a tube cd player be overkill with a tube amp?

Any advice would be appreciated.
allenwilkie
thorman
1,262 posts
 
I don't think A Tube deck is neccesary one way or the other.My idea is system matching is more important.A good quality cd player solid state or tube will work fine. To me it more about what works best for my system/ears.....
jh2os
244 posts
 
With my PrimaLuna tube amp adding the tubed Jolida CDP seemed to be too much of a good thing, and I preferred my existing (Cairn) SS CDP. Paired with a SS Krell amp, the Jolida seems right at home in that system, bringing some added tube warmth. Independent system synergies will rule, but in my experience the mix of tubes and ss seem to bring a nice balance.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
buyer beware. anything less than a home trial creates risk.

opinions may or may not be useful. only you have your ears.

if you follow advice you may pay the price or the result may be very nice. it's a stochastic world out there.

i'll add my 2 cents. there are very very few "tubey" sounding components out there and there is no substitute for listening, even if it is at a friend's house, so you can develop an idea of the type of "sound" that appeals to you.
aolmrd1241
1,039 posts
 
doo-doo-doo-doo......doo-doo-doo-doo... allen, you have just entered the world of the unknown, where sight and sound are onto a digital dimension all their own....... "welcome to the twilight zone"...aka; high end audio...(: ) ...have fun and happy listening...
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