I agree with a couple of the threads above. Simply going to a smaller amp will assure nothing in this regard. You need to look at the input sensitivity of the amplifier as well as the output voltage of the cd player. If you player puts out 4 volts and your amp requires .5 or 1 volt to drive it to clipping you are probably going to have an issue. You may have to go to a preamp (not that I think that is a bad thing if it is a good preamp) or see if you can get the manufacturer of the player to lower the voltage out. That would probably be the cheapes and easiest. Especially considering shipping amps etc. Good luck
