Wadia CD players direct to power amps opinions

I am using a 581 directly into a Bel Canto Ref 1000. Never liked the pre amp in between. I always found the direct connection much better than any pre I have tried.

I used tubes and SS. I also had the 302 for a while.

Each pre amp added something to the sound which I felt was unnecessary.

Speaker are Hales Concept 5. Cardas Cables.

Also, I am using the balanced outputs on the Wadia.

Good luck.

All 4 of you have offered good information and sounds like all of you have very nice systems. It is good to hear the different opinions, I would think by cutting a component out of the path (pre amp) it should offer some significant improvements or maybe I should say not add anything to the sound.

Would like to know if which tube amp you tried or are using Ranperry.

I see that Aida_w is using a McIntosh Tube amp I am sure his system is rockin’!

Thanks for your comments and inputs (ha!)

Vx700

I have used Bryston, BAT, Theta, Sonic Frontiers, Krell and Rowland.

861se greatly preferred use of a high quality preamp IME. bar81 nailed it IMHO.
best
rzc

Vx700,
IMO: If you have an analytical system you may be better off with a high quality tube preamp. With many tube amps maybe the preamp could be eliminated. I don't think there is a correct answer. Depends on your preferences and system.
BTW: I use Wadia 27i & 27SE, currently direct to amp.