effect of tubes in cd players

I have a Granite CDP with both a SS output and a tubed output played through the same DAC . I have also auditioned a Cary player set up the same way . Both can do an A/B on the fly , very easy to hear the differences . This type of dual output CDP is really the only way to discern the differences between the two types .
First , you need to have a fairly resolving system to be able to hear the difference .
Second , the difference is not night and day . The SS side is a little more extended and dynamic .
Of course that means that the tubed side will be a little rolled off and be just a tad warmer .
While I have the option of either way , I prefer the SS side .
Again the difference is not significant .
I hope that this helps .

I feel that I must change my earlier statement .
I stated that one needs a fairly resolving system to hear the difference . Well I have acquired a new amp and now I can easily 'hear' the difference !
I will comply with what Trelja has stated , the difference is now easier to discern and I am really enjoying the tube side with some music !

Boa2 ; Age 50- : Non-tube audiophile CD player , what are you trying to say , you young wipper snapper ? LOL

Samuellaudio ; I hope that you can swing a dual output CDP and experience both worlds . Have you made a descision yet ?