I think there is a lot of misinformation being spread around about digital volume controls. They are not all created equally. I personally think my Wadia 121 DAC with volume control sounds better direct to the amp, for example, and many others agree. I can't speak to your Sony, but the only way to know for sure is to try it.
Power amp + CDP: is that enough?
I use only one source: my CD player Sony CDP-770, which has a built-in output volume control with remote.
It is currently connected to an integrated amplifier.
Given that I never use tone and balance settings, would I gain in quality if I connected it to a power amp, and avoided the preamp part altogether?
It is currently connected to an integrated amplifier.
Given that I never use tone and balance settings, would I gain in quality if I connected it to a power amp, and avoided the preamp part altogether?