Not a new pair of speakers but this unit might as well be. This is an audiophile grade CD player with vacuum tube outputs that create a very warm detailed sound.
I think it ended up in a thrift store as the variable output does not work very well but the flat output is perfect. So I can't turn it up and down with the remote, who cares for the price I paid for it.
The sound is absolutely stunning from this player.
Update: I have been listening to this player for a few hours, the bass is warm tight and low, the midrange is like silk and the the high sparkle. Everything is in its' place and the airiness abounds all around you. Everything is revealed, this player is nothing short of legendary. No wonder it still commands a huge premium used and has a cult like following.
I think it ended up in a thrift store as the variable output does not work very well but the flat output is perfect. So I can't turn it up and down with the remote, who cares for the price I paid for it.
Linear Single-Bit 5-Disc Carousel Changer with Vacuum Tube Output Section. Designed for Audiophiles who want the classic warm sound of tubes and the convenience of a carousel style changer. Full function remote control. Linear single-bit D/A converter. 3 beam laser pickup. Allows user to change up to 4 discs without interruption. Multi-disc programming plays up to 20 tracks from any of the 5 discs. 5 repeat modes. 3 random play modes. Coaxial digital output allows use of outboard converter. Fixed and variable outputs. Remote volume control. Headphone jack. 100 disc volume level memory. Carver's exclusive Soil EQ circuit to enhance tonal balance and spatial ambience of CDs.
The SD/A-390t features two 6DJ8 vacuum tubes in the final output stage - they achieve very low static and transient distortion while providing extremely high dynamic headroom.
Update: I have been listening to this player for a few hours, the bass is warm tight and low, the midrange is like silk and the the high sparkle. Everything is in its' place and the airiness abounds all around you. Everything is revealed, this player is nothing short of legendary. No wonder it still commands a huge premium used and has a cult like following.
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