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Can Tube CDP act as Tube Preamp??

Hi, I have been using a Tube CDP (AhTjoeb4000) with NADC370 (SS Integrated amp).I am considering getting a tube Preamp to replace the preamp section of the NADC370.One of my audio pal told me that since the AhTjoeb CDP already has 2 tube in it;I don.t really need a tube Preamp(he meant the CDP would act as a Tube Preamp).I am seriously questioned about this concept- if it is correct;then what I need would be a SS Preamp not neccesary a tube preamp for upgrade. I really need your opinion and suggestions and thanks in advance
Simon
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simonleemd OP
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Thanks Jcbtubes. I have tried the DIRECT CDP connection to my NADC370 a year ago;YET the sound is too loud for late evening listening even with the volume of the CDP set to Min.Somebody has suggested to desolder certain connection within the CDP to lower down the output Volt?,but I don't want to run the risk simply I don't know how to solder.Just lately, I saw an ads on British audio web site about (Rothwell?) Attenuator,reportedly it will attenuate 10dB;wonder if this device might just do the job ?(connect the device between the CDP and IC ;then DIRECTLY connected to the ampp) .Do you (or anybody)have any further opinion and suggestion?I would certainly appreciate very much
Simon
simonleemd OP
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Thanks Tjbearman.Yes,I am able to adjust the volume of CDP using the remote,but not the output. You meant using OBH12 connecting the CDP and the Amp;this way I can attenuate the volume(without getting too loud for late evening listening)?
Would this be sonically significantly better than using the Rothwell Attenuator ?? Please let me know further and thanks in advance
Simon
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