Regarding the mhdt DACs, the Paradisea with stock GE tube is more of what you are looking for. I also have a NOS Tung Sol tube I have used with it. That tube is less tubey and more SS sounding. The sound of the Paradisea does seem to be quite sensitive to the tube used. That can be a good thing in terms of matching it well to different systems and tastes.
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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