There are some great sounding tube CD players, and there are some lousy sounding tube CD players - same goes for solid state. You can't make general statements about how "analog like" a CD player sounds based purely on whether it uses tubes in the output stage or not. Let your ears be your guide.
Tubes in the output stage of a CD player ought not to complicate your system in terms of integrating with solid state components. I have many customers whose only tube gear is the digital front end. But I also have customers who have entirely tubed systems with solid state digital front ends. You just have to find the right player for you.
Tubes in the output stage of a CD player ought not to complicate your system in terms of integrating with solid state components. I have many customers whose only tube gear is the digital front end. But I also have customers who have entirely tubed systems with solid state digital front ends. You just have to find the right player for you.