Recommendations for a variable out c/d player....

Muse 10 or 11 with analogue attenuator module. Balanced or single-ended. About $4400 for the Model 10, which is CD/DVD. The 11 is universal.

Another vote for the Opus 21!

Really a great sounding cdp, that is almost (but not quite) analog sounding.

Good Luck in your search!

The Shanling 200 in modified form.

You may want to check the Linn Genki. It has two set of variable so that you can do a bi-amp system. It also has two set of fixed outputs is you want to add a preamp.

I've never heard any of the $4000+ players, but I have owned several of the more moderately priced players tha have remote volume control. Of the ones I've owned, I really like the Resolution Audio Opus 21 ($3500 new, $2500+ used) or the much less expensive Quad 99 CD-P ($1500 new, $800+used).

I think the RA Opus 21 is fantastic and it comes with a 30 day trial direct from RA (with a restock fee, I think). I also think the Quad 99 CD-P is a great value and is much better than the price would reflect.

I'm very frugal and have sold all of my expensive audio gear, but I only paid $800 used for the Quad and it's staying!!! I do miss the Opus 21, but I was having trouble justifying the money I had tied up in it. Yes, it was worth it, but I'm building a new house and the money was better spent elsewhere.

Enjoy,

TIC

Resolution Audio Opus 21 at $3500.

Wadia 861 or Audio Aero Capitol 2