I listen to the same type of music. Last year I sold my BAT VK50SE and purchased the Capitol mkII and never looked back. I use a Cary V12R with oil cap upgrade and a pair of Verity Audio Fidelio's. To me, going direct sounded much better and I sold off the preamp, a pair of interconnects and power cord. You could use those funds towards the purchase of the CDP or to buy more music!
Looking for CDP w/tube output and upsampling
I recently tried out an Audio Aero Prima, Audio Aero Capitole and a Shanling CD players. I really like the tube output and upsampling. The Capitole was wonderful but the pirce may be a bit high unless I eliminated my Belles 20A preamp and went direct Capitole to amp. If I were to keep the preamp, any suggestions on a cdp with upsampling and tube output. Budget allows for about a $2000 piece either new or used. My music tastes are moving towards jazz and classical since the purchase of the tube preamp.
Thanks Troy
Thanks Troy