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Raysonic CD168 connects directly to Power Amp


I have a Raysonic CD168 that connects directly to Sonic Frontiers Power 2 via XLR. I also have a SF SFL-2 pre-amp. Since the SFL-2 has no remote control, I opt to use the volume control of the CD168. I am not sure if that is a digital or analog volume control. Sonically, the CD player-to-Amp direct connection appears to be more transparent without loss of dynamics.

Anyone uses the Raysonic CD168 or CD228 to direct connect to power amp? What are the sonic differences in comparison with traditional connection via pre-amp?

Also, what's the best XLR cable for Raysonic CD? Thanks!
bryantho

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samhar
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I liked my 168 better through a Calypso pre also for basically the reason Dopogue did.
I preferred the tighter sound of the Amperex US 7308 PQ or US 6922 PQ besides the 168 didn't like the higher heater current of the 6DJ8 and became slightly hotter than normal.

Heater current:
6922-----300ma
7308-----335ma
6dj8-----365ma
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