I run my Wadia 830 direct into my amp....the way it's meant to be run...use a Shunyata Black Mamba power cord on it....those two units you mention give different sound...I'm a fan of a minimalist system and chose Wadia so I could eliminate the preamp and those extra interconnects...your friend would get the biggest bang for the buck with the Wadia set up.
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