Another CD player to consider would be one from the Resolution Audio range. The CD-50 and CD-55 are absurd bargains in the $1,500 range s/h, and the newly released Opus 21 is an improvement over these and retails for $3,000. They have both balanced and unbalanced outputs and have a digital volume control that will drive directly into a power amp. Check out the reviews on any of these and you will be impressed with the loyal following these units have. I currently own the 50 and will shortly be upgrading to the Opus 21. I drive Plinius amps with mine.
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