sir ubunterror,
yes in some software material, it tamed the sibilance of the sakura. but not all. if the material came from a poor quality form of music let say mp3 file, it depends how it was burnt. So different if you use audio cd player. But if very evident with the change in the SQ and sound stage between with or without cd3.
about your plan of getting a tube buffer of sir tony,
If you are referring to tonyt of pasig, i have a tube pre-amp made by tonyt. It was the best. it has 2 inputs. cd and phono. And i connect it to my sakura av200t. I'm not that guru type of a critical listener but whenever sir tonyt finished a project, he immediately call my attention so we can evaluate it. His tube buffer and pre-amp that was so small can perform well. I recommend that you should bring your sakura amp in order for you evaluate. Im not his sidekick or partner in business, but try it for yourself. if those tube buffers will work for your sakura amp.
Going back to our topic, i only used my yaqin cd3, placed in between the cdplayer and the amp. Just dont used the cd3 if you have a well known cdplayer and a perfect amp. Sayang lang ang cd3 kung magaganda naman ang set up. Just like what i've said in a negative outcome if being used to a highend set up. IMHO.
george