Preamp recomendation

Correction, the c-d player in the initial description of my system is a Cambridge Audio Azur 840-C (not Z) My apologies.

Thanks for the response. I'm curious though, if a $300 plus unit can do the job, how come I wouldn't be able to find an active pre-amp for anywhere near $1000 that will.

Thanks for those recommendations, I'll check them out further on the net. I own an Aragon 18-K with the penny and giles volumn upgrade. I wonder how that would pair up with the Ultracurve pro DEQ2496 that Xxqq250 recommended. I see it gets good ratings on the net.

Thanks for the additional explanation. It makes more sense to me now. I will definitely research this option further.

Timlub, I have considered the Adcom GFP750. Are you able to control Bass and Treble with this. Somewhere I got the idea you couldn't. Also, is there really a big difference between the "Blue board" version and any other? Thanks or your help.

Thanks Timlub (and everyone) I'm thinking my system may not be high end enough to take advantage of the high quality of some of these recommendations. I suppose if I had really good stuff, properly matched, proper room treatments and perfect ears, (that's becoming more and more of an issue) than I would have no need for any tone controls. That's why I was hoping to find something with that capability, and substantially better than what I have.