The CD player seems to just have standard RCA outs and the NAD Link, so I'm not sure. It sounds like from Cxintx's post I should be able to use the receiver as a pre-amp for the time being.
Yes I also found that removing those NAD jumpers made a huge difference, and I replaced them with a 1ft peice of cardas cable.
I agree about the next upgrade being the CD player - it has always been the weakest link in my system. I have considered some nice integrated amp options, but I've always wanted the SFP1, and having a separate pre-amp and amp would ultimately be the way I want to go in the future. So rather than replace another component later on I feel this is a good way to go.
Yes I also found that removing those NAD jumpers made a huge difference, and I replaced them with a 1ft peice of cardas cable.
I agree about the next upgrade being the CD player - it has always been the weakest link in my system. I have considered some nice integrated amp options, but I've always wanted the SFP1, and having a separate pre-amp and amp would ultimately be the way I want to go in the future. So rather than replace another component later on I feel this is a good way to go.