Which tube cd player do you like

Agree with Jafox. Quality transport with nos dac and tube output as the iceing on the cake - winner in my book.
But then it all comes down to your taste. If music is high on your list....that is how it is done. No need to follow the latest thrends, unless you must.......and I wouldn't be suprised if I see your post a year from now asking exact same question.
But away all top dogs use these "mistery" non-upsampling/non oversampling nos chips - that includes: Zanden Audio 2000 and latest hit, AMR CD 77.

Mariusz

The DAC is where it's at and the state of the art DACs are moving forward very fast. You can now buy with confidence that no upgrade will be needed. IMHO, the new technology is the best when it comes to DACs.

Why exactly should we be confident that no upgrades will be needed if technology is moving forward very fast???????

Sorry but that wasn't your best post David.

You have two schools of thought.
One that was invented and reinvented by famous dCS.
And the other by Yamada San of Zanden Audio.

One tries to use new technology to improve the sound.
The other improves the sound by simplicity and refinement.

Mariusz

If someone is interested in inexpensive way to find out what non-upsampling/non-oversampling dac or cdp sounds like, check-out the Paradisea, Scott Nixon dacs or Consonance Ref 2.2 linear tube cdp. (there is also a DIY kit based on nos Philips chip that costs around $50)

Mariusz