I agree with John about the Placette Passive linestage. It replaced the Line 3 SE in my system. The SFCD-1 cd player was excellent with the passive, but I recently changed to a Granite 657 with the level control which allows the tube analog output to be adjusted from 0-30v.
I'd really like to hear an Audio Aero Capitole Mk 1 or 2 in my system, but would anticipate using it with the Placette for the volume control. I'd like to hear how it compares with the Granite 657.
Peter Moncrieff has a very favorable review of the AA.
http://www.iar-80.com/page24.html
The Granite is an excellent player and you'll be able to buy the Placette and lots of cd's with the money you have left over.
I'd really like to hear an Audio Aero Capitole Mk 1 or 2 in my system, but would anticipate using it with the Placette for the volume control. I'd like to hear how it compares with the Granite 657.
Peter Moncrieff has a very favorable review of the AA.
http://www.iar-80.com/page24.html
The Granite is an excellent player and you'll be able to buy the Placette and lots of cd's with the money you have left over.