CD player with volume control

I've owned both the Cary CD-308 and Theta Miles(balanced version) and both have sounded great via built in volume control.

The Cary sells for about $1500 new or $1000-1100 used and the Theta sell for $800-$1200 used. BTW, the Theta balanced version is more expensive and supposedly much better (even when using RCA output) because it has double the amount of DAC chips of the standard version.

Enjoy,

TIC

Feel free to read my review of the new Opus 21 in the reviews section.

Tim, thanks for thinking of me and my Primamania, but, lo and behold: NO volume control. Got's to go the Capitole for that. Way out of budget, there. You've heard of that player, haven't you? peace, warren

I agree with Sc53 that is a great player at a good price(used) another potential choice that is slightly more up to date is the Audio Aero Prima- talk to Warrenh and he will make you a believer! heh heh, its not quite the capitole mkII but its pretty good.

Resolution Audio CD-55, available used for below $1500 with highly regarded volume control.

Wadia 830 ($1700 used or even less)

CD player with a true digital volume control, no loss of resolution, and great sound.

2 suggestions:
1-make sure it has a good d/a. Most cd's with volume/variable outputs only work with the built in d/a.
2-You want a good volume control. Too many (ie marantz)have only 8-12 step volumes. You need something with infinite control.
Also, make sure they have volume on the remote!