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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

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tonnesen OP
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Thanks for all the suggestions including the Ayre which I did not know about - Ayre is located in Boulder, CO which is a plus, though not sure if their manufacturing is also in Boulder.

I know there are literaly hundreds of "which CDP" topics in the archives...my assumption (could be wrong) is that the capacity to bypass the preamp adds substantially to the cost if it is done well, and that I might get very good results with a simpler design combined with a good preamp. Hence the new topic. But it sounds like most people are saying go the more expensive CDP and use it with the preamp.

Thanks,
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