Levels from CD to CD vary too much.

I am using a DAC-1 with a Levinson 383 and various cd players. I know that the simple reply is that is what a volume control is for, however, I run the system all day long sometimes using a changer to shuffle play. It becomes quite cumbersome always messing with the volume. I do not want to change the dynamic range or deteriorate the signal too much.

I was thinking of running an APHEX Compellor and APHEX Dominator into the systems post DAC before the integrated amp. Looks like the Compellor just levels and doesn't touch peaks and the Dominator can set a hard ceiling. Thus, only weak signals will be lifted and extreme peaks cut.

My other consideration was getting a VALLEY PEOPLE Dynamite 2 compressor limiter. Compressor Limiters though are more obvious in the signal. I suppose if it is entirely necessary I could get an AMEK compressor limiter or some $2,000 tube model like the one by TL Audio. That of course would warm up the signal BUT I hear that the DAC-1 is accurate but more clinical than musical anyway.

Is anyone using anything they could recommend or have any other useful suggestions. Thanks.