I don't think it has much to do with the fact that it is an analog recording but the pedigree of the the SS receiver as there are quite a few out there that can bring out the best in a CD. Also, the tube amp you have is most certainly imparting a bit of tube flavor to smooth out the digital artifacts of the CD that are being highlighted by the receiver.
This is not to knock the receiver but to point out what others have been posting all along: there are way too many variables involved to able to say anything definitively, or even in general, as say, a rule of thumb.
Here is something that won't clear things up but rather, add another perspective:http://6moons.com/audioreviews/psaudio7/perfectwave.html.
You don't have to read the whole review, just the first few pages to get an idea of how a CDP isn't really all that digital after all.
The deeper you go into this hobby, the more you'll come across the same tracks but from a different direction. The good thing about it is the end of the path is always were it should be.
Enjoy and all the best,
Nonoise
This is not to knock the receiver but to point out what others have been posting all along: there are way too many variables involved to able to say anything definitively, or even in general, as say, a rule of thumb.
Here is something that won't clear things up but rather, add another perspective:http://6moons.com/audioreviews/psaudio7/perfectwave.html.
You don't have to read the whole review, just the first few pages to get an idea of how a CDP isn't really all that digital after all.
The deeper you go into this hobby, the more you'll come across the same tracks but from a different direction. The good thing about it is the end of the path is always were it should be.
Enjoy and all the best,
Nonoise