The player has a variable digital output, not analog. It also has a very high gain, and even playing with the volume all the way "down" on the unit, it is very loud, for the volume does not go all down like most variable output players. It has very low resolution when the digital volume is at low to medium positions. Not recommended for what you want to do.
Ah4000 CDP Directly connected to Stratos amp ?
Hi,I have been thinking of upgrading the preamp section of my NADC370 amp.However,due to the wooden stereo cabinet (a "furniture")space-limitation I have the only option of replacing the NADC370 with the Stratos(Odyssey) .Yet,I wonder if the Ah4000 CDP would match well with the Stratos(hook up DIRECTLY without the use of preamp;while using the CDP remote for the volume control). Has anybody ever tried this way of connection for playing CD ? How does it sound? Good enough? or should I just FORGET it ?! Your opinion and suggestion is highly appreciated and thanks a lot
Simon
Simon