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.
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.