I agree with Sonicbeauty. I am running a tube CDP Eastern Electric Minimax with a Cayin-TA30 and love the results. I would say however that depending on you listening habits and music choices it may or may not be the best for you. I listen to a lot of jazz so great mid-range is key. I alsways feel like I miss a little with rock or classical, but I definitely don't miss the palpable digititis that a mid-fi SS system might have.
Tube cdp's and Tubed Output cdp's
I don't know much about cdp's that use tubes and I'd like to understand more about the. Thanks in advance for all your helpful information.
My first question is, what types of tube cdp's are there? (i.e. Tube cdp, tubed output cdp)
Second, what are the advantages of using a tube cdp vs. a ss cdp?
Third, if you use a tube cdp, do you have to let the tubes warm up before using it to listen to music?
Thanks again for all your responses,
Mike
I'm currently using a Level 1+ Music Hall CD25 that was modified by Part Connexion. (Goes into a Sunfire preamp and Sunfire amp to Klipsch Legend series speakers.)
I have recently switched to NBS Master III speaker cables which have really brought out the midrange and have tamed the brightness of my Klipsch speakers.
My objective: Improve the midrange and clarity even more and make the sound smoother.
My first question is, what types of tube cdp's are there? (i.e. Tube cdp, tubed output cdp)
Second, what are the advantages of using a tube cdp vs. a ss cdp?
Third, if you use a tube cdp, do you have to let the tubes warm up before using it to listen to music?
Thanks again for all your responses,
Mike
I'm currently using a Level 1+ Music Hall CD25 that was modified by Part Connexion. (Goes into a Sunfire preamp and Sunfire amp to Klipsch Legend series speakers.)
I have recently switched to NBS Master III speaker cables which have really brought out the midrange and have tamed the brightness of my Klipsch speakers.
My objective: Improve the midrange and clarity even more and make the sound smoother.