The Cayin A-88T is plenty powerful, even for a larger room and has a very dynamic yet warm tube sound. It is not overy warm like some older Conrad Johnson gear, nor is it clinical or sterile like solid state. On balance, it is one of the best amps I have heard. It drove my fairly inefficient Spendor floor standing speakers easily.
I have tried BAT and VTL, and although great equipment, the Cayin for my preference in sound had a greater front row presence and dynamics without harshness - yet maintained a life like tube sound.
The Cayin CDT-23 is a sleeper CD player. That is, its used price is much less than its wonderful performance and quality components. It is warm yet revealing, with great midrange texture. Again, not clinical sounding yet still open.
I have tried BAT and VTL, and although great equipment, the Cayin for my preference in sound had a greater front row presence and dynamics without harshness - yet maintained a life like tube sound.
The Cayin CDT-23 is a sleeper CD player. That is, its used price is much less than its wonderful performance and quality components. It is warm yet revealing, with great midrange texture. Again, not clinical sounding yet still open.