Preamp Necessary?

If the only source is a cd player, is a preamp needed or can you simply run the cd player directly into the amp? Are there nice sounding cd players in the $1000 to $2000 price range that offer volume control?

ccandte08-04-2000 7:39pm

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carl_eber Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,425 posts 08-05-2000 at 02:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Resolution Audio CD50, used for around $1600.
jvr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 105 posts 08-05-2000 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i am doing that right now with a cal 15. 1600$ or so. i feel like the sound is good but wanting. i am shopping for a tube pre amp....think this might fill in the gaps. have heard the same comment from my dealer on direct cd to ss amps. even in wadia. have not a-b'ed anything yet.
chuckaolcom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 08-05-2000 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Re: CD players in the 1K range. You might want to check out the Denon DCD-1650AR with variable outputs and volume control. Hell of a deck for the money. Managed to earn a class B rating in the three previous Stereophile Recommended Components lists. I've been pleased with this unit. The sound really opens up with a good interconnect such as an entry level Siltech. The DCD-1650 was retailing for about $1,000.00 when I bought it a year ago. By Chuck

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