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Which would you choose for the better redbook CD playback: The Sony SCD-XA5400ES or the Krell SACD Standard Mark 3?

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tube_meister04-08-2013 10:27pm

tube_meister OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 04-10-2013 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the responses so far. On the whole, my current system is on the analytical side of neutral and could use a splash of warmth.
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,999 posts 04-10-2013 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What ever you get for a source, hook it into your system with a tube buffer, if it doesn't already have a tube output stage. With a name Like Tubemeister I would think I was preaching to the choir.
ncluff52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 04-10-2013 at 02:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've used my xa5400es for over 3 years and it has performed flawlessly. Sounds fantastic. Highly recommend
tube_meister OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 04-10-2013 at 08:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The funny thing about the name "Tubemeister" is that is was a mistake. I meant to type in the name "Toothmeister" as I am a dentist by profession. I am convinced it was the vision of 300B triodes dancing in my head at the time that caused it. I do love tubes and have had them in the past, but at the moment I am all solid state.