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CD/DVD Player with variable output volume control?

I have an Oppo 970HD universal player that I run directly into a power amp, using the Oppo's volume control to operate the loudness level. This basic system is for music and movies alike.

I'm looking to step up to a better DVD/CD player for improved CD playback. My budget is $300 on the new or used market.

What are my upgrade choices?
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mjcmt OP
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I saw the cambridge audio 540 dvd had the volume control on the remote, but I don't know more than that.

I may have to save up for a preamp or DAC/preamp but I will keep looking.

Someone emailed me an recommended the Citypulse DAC DA7.2x II. It has 24/192 DAC, one analogue input, plus remote volume. Looks interesting for $425, but I don't know much about it.
reubent
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Mjcmt,

I think you'll find lots of player's remotes have volume keys, but I believe they are "system remotes" controlling the amps volume in the event of the consumer having the universal player and amp from the same manufacturer.

TIC
taftbay
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My Cambridge 540D does have remote volume control.
reubent
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Taftbay,

Thanks. I was unaware that Cambridge was providing that feature.

TIC
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mjcmt OP
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I noticed the Cambridge Audio DVD89 has volume on remote as well. It seems like I have some options.

I'm most interested in improving the CD performance, because movies seem adequate for me with 1080i, but I will take the best overall I can at my $400 price.

I also see the Panasonic dmp bd30 blu ray player has 2 channel analogue out with volume, plus BluRay, 1080P DVD, and 24/192 CD. If CD performance is good, this seems like the one. Does anyone have experience with this unit. I think I am going to start a new post concerning this player.
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