Cdp that's closely related to Audio research sonic

Yes and no, it is pending on what happens around here.
A new 8 is not possible. I am open for a none tube also.
But it has to be rich and relaxed to calm things down.

Then CD3 II is the ticked. Its very smooth sounding, with lots of texture. Can be found for as little as $2100-$2200 used.

Does anyone have any experience with using ARC CD8 with non-tube electronics - in my case Spectrals, to go with my Magico speakers? I have heard the CD8 with an ARC pre-amp and Mark Levinson mono amps and that seemed to work well. I ask because I may not be able to check on my system the sound which is as I say has Spectral preamp and mono block amps. Thank you
Hasan