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Headphone amps with remote volume controls

I realize that this is an uncommon request, but, I want too get back into headphone listening. And my system is across the room from where I sit, and I want to be able to control the volume without getting up. Lazy, yes, but that is me when I relax. I have seen two options thus far, the new McIntosh MHA100 or the Oppo HA-1, $4000 or $1100 respectively. The Oppo would work and fill my needs but I am curious what else is recommended. The front end of my system is a ARC LS26, RP10 table with Linn Linto, Ayre C5xe-mp, and Sonos thru Rega DAC. My hopes are to connect to the Monitor out on the LS26 and use the volume control on the headphone amp. Any suggestion would be appreciated, and I haven't invested in headphones yet, I want to be able to get a good feel from in home demos.

Thanks
Theo
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macrojack
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Grace design M920 will replace your preamp, headphone amp and DAC, all for about $2200. It has an excellent remote control and 2 analog inputs, one fully balanced XLR pair and 1 RCA pair. You would need an outboard phono section.

The M903 that was recently replaced by the M920 is almost the same thing with a closeout price of approx $1500 from any number of pro gear outlets like Sweetwater or Musicians Friend.

This is an easy fix that probably provides an upgrade at every position.
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