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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
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Hi. I use a Metronome C1A DAC, which combines 24/192 upsampling and tubed output and which replaced my previous AA Prima dac. In my ears the Metronome is the better sounding. You can find info on the website of Metronome. There are a few previous models of Metronome integrated cdplayers for sale here on Gon. I never heard them, but I guess they offer kind of the same color of sound.

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