Cayin CD50-T Anybody audition or own this?

I see that Cayin has introduced a new hybrid tube cd player. Has anybody auditioned or own one of these? What are your thoughts on its construction and sound?

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Vlad.

vlad145601-12-2007 2:46pm

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mikeyc8 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 06-26-2008 at 04:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I absolutely love this CDP, for the price its simply unbelievable. I'm embarrased to say that it outclasses my analog setup (Project 9.1, Slee Era Gold Mk V, Dyna 10X5). I'm using the stock tubes and can't imagine it improving by much, but look forward to some rolling. Build quality is also typical Cayin, tank like. Heavy and thick brushed aluminum faceplate and heavy gauge steel case painted with a very nice reflective (auto like) paint.
mikeyc8 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 06-27-2008 at 12:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Now I'm really interested in rolling some tubes for this CDP. Does anyone know where I can get some AWV 12au7 tubes, they seem to be rare? Are the ECC82 compatible?
mikeyc8 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 10-08-2008 at 06:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fdhfdy: I found the tube on Ebay from an Aussie seller. It was relatively cheap too. I posted my findings in this thread.... http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1207945057&openusid&zzMikeyc8&4&5#Mikeyc8 Bottom line - its now more dynamic, better soundstage, bass response, everything is better. Its an easy and cheap upgrade for this CDP.

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