"Keith G" wrote in message
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But, on a more serious note, I have often wondered if 'tubed' CDPs sound
any better (I've never heard one myself) - having witnessed a vast
number* of people here being staggered backwards to hear CDs (including
their own) played through valve amps for the first time!!

Of course they sound DIFFERENT.
"Better" is purely a *subjective opinion* in that case with large numbers in
each camp.
*Objectively* there is no contest though.
The distinction is lost on non technical people unfortunately.

MrT.