I have owned the Cary 303/200 and found it to benefit from a good tube pre amp. The volume control on CD Players in the 3K price range don't do justice to a good pre amp. You will have to get the Audio Aero Capitole MK I or MK II or a Wadia 301 to go direct and get the most out of your music. If I were you, I would get one of the Audio Aero MK IIs on Audiogon right now which is about $5000 USD and forget the pre amp altogether. I promise you you will yield more benefit by putting this 5K into this player than any other upgrade that you can do. If you have any more questions please feel free to email me.
CD Player with volume or preamp
I am building a system for $10,000 for a friend. The only source will be a CD player. I was thinking of Wadia 830 or Cary 303/200 (not sure if it comes with a volume control) with remote volume control versus adding a preamp. He is not an audiophile and just wants a good sounding system. He is using a 25 year old Panasonic receiver today so that is where he is coming from now.
What do you suggest regrading CD with remote volume or adding a preamp. Also what other CD players should I consider.
Thanks
Peter
What do you suggest regrading CD with remote volume or adding a preamp. Also what other CD players should I consider.
Thanks
Peter