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Single box unit to pair w/ Plinius , Totem?

After a long hiatus from my cd player search, I am now
looking again, with several players under consideration.
They would be paired with an 8200 Plinius, Totem Forests, and AZ cables. Unfortunately, there are no dealers close by for any of these, so I haven't had the benefit of a good listen:

Ayre cx-7
Wadia 301/302
Meridian 588
BAT
Classe CDP 10
Jolida
Resolution Audio

I'm trying to decide between solid state vs tubed. Also,
a couple of the units (R.A. & Wadia) have a volume control, which I'm not certain I'd use. Any idea what that adds to a unit's cost? Thanks, Craig
golfrok

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jayctoy
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I would recomend tubes CDP like the Jolida JD100 or
the AH4000 with upsampler.If you have a budget of
$2500 buy a Sony9000es DVP and consider modification,
Modwright did mine.
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jayctoy
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Jeff I use to run my Sony direct to my Plinius SA100
the result is unbelievable,I use Eggleston speakers,
I am very familiar with Totem speakers,I think it
will be a good combination,Go for the 9000es, it is
way better than the 999es mod. The Modwright
will surprise you, how musical is this player.I
want you to email TVAD and ask Him about my Sony.He
was here 2 months ago and able to listen to it.Thanks
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