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More of a Tube Sound In a Tube CD player

I'm looking for recommendations for a tubed player that has a bit of a tube sound (just a bit), compared to the others on the market. I already understand that if one wants a tubed sound in their system they really need tubed electronics and not to expect it from a player. I already have 2 tubed cd players, (Raysonic cd128/ modded Jolida JD 100). Used to have the Modwright Sony Platinum. I'm looking for a different player (Balanced) that is not quite as neutral and has a little warmth and a bit of the tubed sound. Do not like leanness or anemic bass, or rolled-off highs however. Like a full sound. I'm looking in the up to $2500 range (used). I suppose I would consider a solid state player if it just gets redbook right for my solid state integrated (Blue Circle). I've done plenty of research. It almost seems like an impossible task but you'd think there would be something out there that would get this done in the used market at $2500 or less. Thanks to all for your suggestions.
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foster_9 OP
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Newbee, I suppose if I have to put it into words, (on the fly), I define "tube sound" as sonics with more air, natural timbre of instruments, and a degree of coloration (euphony).

I need lots of current and power for my Ohm Walsh 5000 speakers (the large Ohms) which are inefficient and require power and high current, to get their best, preferably a amplifier that doubles in power down from 8 to 4 ohms. For the speakers I have a tube amp is problematic.

Outside my price range I have yet to hear the AMR 77 cdp but I wonder about it. Mrtennis is partial to it.
foster_9 OP
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Thanks everyone for the dac suggestions. More thoughts on 1 box solutions are also welcome. I have always liked simplicity and minimalism when it comes to stereo. This is why over the past years I've had 2 systems involving seperates but many more integrated-based systems. I never had an interest in the complexity of adding a dac which means another box and then figuring out the power cord and cables (and or tubes) that will complement each other to achieve a sound I can live with. But, I realize in order to have what tubes provide, there are sacrifices that have to be made.
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