Before I start would like to say that this is my first CD player, which I can call HIGH END. Not because of his MSRP price only, but for his futures and quality of sound level of course. Another thing is, I am not an professional reviewer, but somebody who write about things based pure on emotional experience of music listening. As last one to mention, my XLR cables aren't fully burn yet, they need about 100 hours, but I do hear changes already ( +/- 30 hours ), become more fuller and warmer than the first 20 hours, I believe.

System:

Unison Research Unico CD player uses 2x ECC82=12AU7 NATIONAL 5814A ( re-branded Sylvania 5814A ), Mullard ECC82 CV4003 1960, Tung Sols Black Glass around 1950's, D-getter, black plate.

Yoshino EAR HP4 headphone amplifier uses 4x 6SU7 (same as 6SL7 ) Tung Sol Black Glass, brown base 2x 1945 & 2x 1950, NOS 1950's Sylvania 6SL7GWT O getter, black plate, brown base.

Tung Sol 1945's

Sylvania 6SL7GWT 1950'S

Van Den Hul D102III Hybrid XLR cable

Grado GS1000 stock

Some music: Diana Krall, E.S.T. Esbj

Great review. Keep it up!

Nice write up!

I'm glad to hear you're so happy with this purchase. I've always liked the UR gear.

Good read and great impressions! Glad to hear you're enjoying it.

Congrats on the new source and thanks for the detailed impressions, particularly the results of your tube-rolling. I've always loved the Unison amps but haven't heard much about their CDPs. It's a beautiful-looking machine.

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