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Onebox solution with grunt?

Looking for a onebox source solution, straight into power amp.
What options do you suggest, that do not flat out dynamical contrast or sounding lean?
Many years ago i used, Teac P-70 and D-70, D-70 straight into FPB 600c.
It was evident that a preamp was needed, sadly.
Also used a KPS 25sc, that was great at the time.
I really don't wish to buy a pre just to connect a source (cdp)..
What options are there today?
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rja
2,370 posts
 
You could check the EAR Acute.
melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Another vote for Ayon CD-5. When you consider Ayon use some of the best power supplies in the world, and a phenominal true balanced triode based architecture...you're getting a heluva lot for the money. I'd take the CD-5 over an Accuphase, AA, Wadia or Emm, but that's just my taste.
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inpieces OP
199 posts
 
I've been pondering the MCD 500.
But i'll see.
I have not heard Metronome units or Audioaero's latest.
Anyone?
Thanks for suggestions!
abetz
11 posts
 
You might have a look on Ayon's CD5 or Skylla DAC. Reviews attest something like grunt there. However, so many interesting onebox contenders out there, Wadia 381, Accuphase or new Resolution Cantata come to mind.
larryski2
37 posts
 
Esoteric SA-50.
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buff
210 posts
 
Keep the preamp.
aball
2,016 posts
 
I've never been able to get results that were good enough for me going that route, but you're welcome to try. I would suggest a McIntosh MCD500.

Arthur
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