Choose between CD to power amp or passive pre ?


Looking to find the best partner for my Aleph 0,s power amp I am trying to learn what will be the main difference between buying a passive preamp like the Placette or just having a Wadia sort of CD player directly to the power amp.

Can you be of help ?
What shall be my criteria in deciding?

Wouldnt a 2nd hand Pass P be a better choice as it seems to have an active preamp stage giving more flexibility and a parachute in case ?
Thanks
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Showing 1 response by unclejeff

I have my Audio Aero CD player and I don't have vinyl. With a really good CD player, I can't imagine a reason for a passive pre.....