How's the analog volume control on the Opus 21?


Anyone running the Resolution Audio Opus 21 directly to amps? How does this configuaration sound in comparison to running the the Opus using a decent preamp? I'm looking to buy this player and plan on running it directly to amps. Thanks!
hififred

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i own the opus 21, but don't run it directly to amps, because i have multiple sources. i have experimented with it, however, and i could discern no difference. i attribute this to my preamp more so than anything else. (an ATC SCA-2), which is the most transparent preamp i've ever heard.

the volume control is all-analog, though, so full resolution is maintained.

it is the best cdplayer i've ever heard.
the opus 21 only bypasses the volume control the ouput is connected via a DIN connector.

the opus 21 is meant to be partnered with dmn preamps, hence the din. i use a din-to-rca cable made with dmn solid-core interconnects to my preamp - which bypasses the volume control.

annd a free tweak that makes a huge difference - turn off the display using the remote.

clearly audible.