Originally Posted by
Daytona50
Even though the Dynaco has a tube stage in it, it was never considered a really good CD player as I recall based on reviews of the day. Digital technology has come a long long way since the early 90's in any case. In any case, any of the players made by Meridian, especially the 508-20 or 508-24 can be found used on Audiogon at reasonable prices and are excellent players. The EAR Acute which has a true tube and transformer coupled output as well as its own volume control is one of the best sounding CD players available in my opinion. (It comes close to my reference, the Audio Research CD7). The new Bryston CD player is an excellent machine as well.
Hope this helps.