I like and prefer the traditional pots while making manual adjustments, the silky smooth feel and weight of some is almost therapeutic in a way (no thats not too weird is it). I found I can also live without one since that preamp has a remote. I will check out that CJ pre.
McCormack LD-2 pre or a Mark Levinson?
I have listened with McCormack power amps and the aforementioned preamp. Im actually thinking of buying an LD-2 preamp after a recent switch I should of held out for one in the first place and saved me some time and trouble. I’ve not owned Mark Levinson amps but I will consider one having similar flavors. Is there a model out there by Mark Levinson in and around the same price range that could get me there? I should also mention the volume control on the LD-2 can be a deal maker or breaker.