I have tried most of the 5 recommended above, and a few others. They ALL left me with great detail but no warmth or body to the music, though the TVS types were by far the most natural sounding.
I am now using a Raysonic 168 CD player, which has a terrific variable tube output stage. I run it via the balanced output. It equalled a $3K preamp, so I sold it. Also, the output stage can be modified by Underwood HiFi. Something I am considering, thinking it is my weakest link. BUT, I just replaced the power cord to my amp with a new Tek Line Cable Reference power cord, the sound is much more organic. I need another one for my 168. After that I'll decide whether I need the mod.
I am now using a Raysonic 168 CD player, which has a terrific variable tube output stage. I run it via the balanced output. It equalled a $3K preamp, so I sold it. Also, the output stage can be modified by Underwood HiFi. Something I am considering, thinking it is my weakest link. BUT, I just replaced the power cord to my amp with a new Tek Line Cable Reference power cord, the sound is much more organic. I need another one for my 168. After that I'll decide whether I need the mod.