[Jbucla2005]

I am considering getting a CD player instead of an external DAC. I am trying to upgrade from a 1212M soundcard. Any recommendations? Something with tubes would be preferable.

 

[krmathis]

Don't think there are many CD players with tubes out there.
The Cary Audio CD 303/300 is an excellent player. But it might be out of your price range?

 

[Jbucla2005]

Yes, maybe a Jolida might suit me better? Price range is around $500. Sorry forgot to mention that.

 

[krmathis]

Then you might like this review:
Jolida JD 100A Tube-Stage CD Player

Its $900 price tag is still a bit above your price range. But you might be able to pick up a used one.

 

[Jbucla2005]

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Originally Posted by krmathis Then you might like this review: Jolida JD 100A Tube-Stage CD Player Its $900 price tag is still a bit above your price range. But you might be able to pick up a used one.

Excellent review. I'm drooling already. This is exactly what I need...

 

[pho_boi]

There is also the Original A8T.

www.aaa-audio.com

 

[HiWire]

Consider the AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 at $749.

 

[VisualArtist]

I LOVE my Jolida...
Go to Underwood HiFi.com or call direct @ 770-667-5633...
They have a great price on the base modle(which I have) or you can opt for mods...

 

[mindthegap]

Try the BADA HD-22, the MHZS audio CD 33 or the top loading 66

I am looking at the CD 66 for my rig.

 

[mindthegap]

The HD-22 and CD 33 uses 5670s (excellent buffering tube, BTW) and the 66 uses 12AX7s

I am looking at the CD 66 for my rig. If you want to buy locally, try Pacific Valve

 

[doctorjuggles]

A few more tube based players I can think of are the Shanlings and the Eastern Electric Minimax, which has earned nothing but superb reviews from both the press and the buying public that I've seen.

 

[insomniac]

Actually, there are many tubed CD players out there.

Audio Aero has the Prima, Capitole, and Prestige. Depending on your price range. To add a few more to the list.

 

[m8o]

Pacific Valve sells the ones mentioned most recently...

BADA http://www.pacificvalve.us/BDHD22.html
MHZS http://www.pacificvalve.us/MZHSGallery.html

I'm thinking maybe a tube-DAC instead tho. Then I can use it with both a transport and computer-out.

 

[drxpert]

I prefer my A8T to the rega planet. More detailed, wider soundstage and instrument separation (from the transistor output). If you want a smoother sound, the tube output will deliver. Here it cost around $400 shipped from China, and at that price point it trounces the competition.

In this review - http://www.dagogo.com/Original-RedWine-Bastanis.html - the author finds it comparable to the MiniMax.

 

[skyline889]

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Originally Posted by pho_boi There is also the Original A8T. www.aaa-audio.com

I'm curious why Mr. Gong sells his players for so much more than his competitors? I did a search on the CD-2008 and there're several retailers selling the newer "F/Pro" version for less than $600 compared to his $900. Am I missing something here? Are the internals of the newer models of lesser value?

Edit: Ahh, I see now. The cheaper versions are the 220-240V versions. I take it the ones at AAA Audio are the 120V versions?