I run my 850 directly into a McIntosh MC 2000 tube amp. Fantsastic! As long as you stay well above 70/75 in the CD player’s volume. I used to have solid state monos and in that case runneing the 850 through a AR SP14 pre was slighty warmer.
The 830 is a great player for the money but 850/860 certainly are in a different league.
Good luck!
The 830 is a great player for the money but 850/860 certainly are in a different league.
Good luck!