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CDP with volume and digital input...Which one?

I am currently searching for this kind of CDP.I've narrowed down to few:

1.Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860.
2.Resolution Audio Opus 21+GNSC mods
3.DcS P8i
4.One not in this group, but also considered is Njoe Tjoeb 4000+all upgrades.
5.Cambridge Audio 840C (no volume is a minus)
6.Mark Levinson 390S

I have very big and sensitive speakers, full range(Silverline Sinfonia).Also 320B XLS SET monos (15 W/ch).CDP will be connected directly to 320B XLS power amps.
I need dynamics, punch, great bass and a lot of it,also smooth but extended top end and natural midrange...
Listening to heavy metal mostly,also jazz, female vocals.
Has anyone heard any of these players in A/B comparisons?
Which one is the best overall,and which one is a best buy?
Thanks

Audiobb (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

02-10-08

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02-10-08 Cary 306-200 or 300-200 w/volume control option Ls6454

02-11-08 I previously owned the cary 306/200 and wadia 861 with the g ... Priz

02-11-08 Thanks guys. priz,try to make an objective comparison as yo ... Audiobb

02-11-08 Drop the levinson, it's simply not a player that will do wha ... Bar81

02-11-08 Audiobb, unfortunately the wadia and cary were used in a di ... Priz

02-12-08 Based upon your requirements you should take a pass on the w ... Bar81

02-12-08 The wadia 581se is the best one box player i have ever heard ... Mtdking

02-12-08 Priz, i am surprised you also have gabriel gold ics.i find t ... Audiobb

02-14-08 Audiobb, my opinion of the gabriel golds is that they are an ... Priz

03-02-08 I would have picked the wadia 581i, but if burmester 001 was ... Cappuccino

03-02-08 Krell kps 20il with gabriel gold rapture into a plinius sa 1 ... Hiernote

03-23-08: Noelpastor
hi priz, a bit off topic i'm currently running a dp500 to a plinius 9200 integrated amp. i'm considering to upgrade the 9200 and wondering if i can just get a real good power amp and connect the dp500 direct. speakers are dyn C1. however i'm worried the range of volume control available on the dp500 (i think it only goes from 1 to 10) would be difficult to work with, especially in zeroing in on a desired listening level. in your setup do you find this to be an issue? would appreciate any comment.
Noelpastor (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-24-08 I chose to try a quad cdp-2... for some time it will be my r ... Audiobb