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Great CDP with No volume control

I've spent many hours in the archives looking for CDP recommendations. Seems like many of the top rated (Wadia, Opus 21, Audio Aero, ML) have volume controls and are best if run directly to the amp. I just bought a new preamp (the Syrah) and I also have a TT, so I plan to run the CDP through the preamp. I'm wondering if I would be wasting $ on these top rated CDPs since I do NOT need the volume control? In other words, are there less expensive CDPs with no volume control that (with my Syrah) would sound nearly as good as the top rated players?

Currently I have
Sony DVP9000ES
Syrah preamp
modified Golden Tube amps
Martin Logan SL3

Thanks,
tonnesen

Showing 2 responses by lazarus28

lazarus28
339 posts
 
i think that the resolution audio opus 21 destroys the AA prima. i use mine through a pre and can tell *no* difference. (i attribute this to my preamp, tho, which is beyond transparent)

the other nice thing about the opus 21 is that if you use the DIN output (ie a DIN to RCA or XLR), the volume control is bypassed.

don't skip the RA because of the volume control. it's the best out there short of a cd12.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
kinda like 'cannot be touched,' eh warren?
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