Cd players with variable output?

Thanks all of you for your valuable input. There are some great responses to my question that I'm sure will prove to be helpfull.

The Granite Audio 657 has a variable output tube stage adjustable from 0-30v on the back of the player. It's ideal with my passive linestage and sounds better going through it rather than direct to the amp. Also, you can tweak the sound with various pairs of 6922 type tubes. Excellent player!

Best deal for the $$$ XA7ES Sony bar none ,38 lbs of pure class A ,
This player was a Stereophile most recommended in Class A section for years. This is the best player you can buy used for $900/ $975 on the Gon.
Use the Variable output for now, but I would recomend a good pre amp. It is a must for great sound quality later, trust me , Peplar is on the right track with the passive pre.

Good luck

So Proy, that's a pretty bold statement "Best deal for the $$$. bar none....".

Have you actually heard All of the $900-975 used CD players w/volume control, in your system?

If not, then you actually have no idea if the Sony is the best....bar none!

I have not heard the Sony in my system. I have heard all of the units I mentioned in my post. I don't know if any of them are the best for the $$$, bar none, but I do know how they sound relative to each other. They are all pretty good, and considering the rapid improvements in digital technology, it is likely that being 10-12 years newer, the Cary may well be sonically better than the Sony, even at half the weight!

Oh yeah, you can buy the Cary for only $800 used. And its transport is 10 years newer!

Enjoy,

TIC

PS, if you have heard all of these units in your system, nevermind! :~)

I think the sony is prettier though = D.