Hi there, the most direct path is indeed, the best path. You will not risk damaging your speakers in any way. You should turn your amps off first, so you do not get the audible "POP" when the CD player is turned off and discharges.
I had thought about buying a Shanling as well. I wound up buying the Droplet CDP from Opera audio. The powers that be felt the built in line stage in the Droplet were superior to any they had heard.
Opera audio also offers a dedicated stand for this unit--together with the player it's visually stunning! The Droplet does remember last volume setting, I'm sure the Shanling does as well.
Good luck & Have fun!
T
I had thought about buying a Shanling as well. I wound up buying the Droplet CDP from Opera audio. The powers that be felt the built in line stage in the Droplet were superior to any they had heard.
Opera audio also offers a dedicated stand for this unit--together with the player it's visually stunning! The Droplet does remember last volume setting, I'm sure the Shanling does as well.
Good luck & Have fun!
T