It's likely that the Classe remote was meant to control an integrated amp or preamp as well as a cd player, hence the volume controls. However if the DR-1 is just a transport as you say it wouldn't have a volume control as it would need to output a digital datastream to a dac in order to play music. There are full-function players with volume control and dacs as well, but never transports. Hence unless you DAC has a volume control you'll have to use a preamp of some kind. Hope that helps.
Volume Control Conrad Johnson DR-1
I have a Conrad Johnson DR-1 Ttransport that I purchased from a fellow Audiogon'er that came with a Classe remote (original remote lost). I put the unit in storage as I had not yet purchased a DAC, and when I was ready to start using the unit I realized that the Classe volume +/- controls did not adjust the volume. Anyone know of a manual method for adjusting the volume (no volume buttons on the Dr-1 - a remote function only). I do not want to use direct to my amp but just want to be sure when the volume level is set at. I know I can contact CJ customer service...just wanted to try here first. Thanks.
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