cd player with volume control

The Linn Genki (used) has two sets of fixed level rca outputs and two sets of volume controled rca outputs. So you can step up to a preamp when you are ready. Please be
advised that the internal preamp will beat most preamps under $1,000.00 . Hope this helps, Hector.

I have seen a Cary 308-T for as low as $1,250. It has an analog volume conrol

Call Kevin from Upscale Audio ask about the AH tube
player with upsampler.This is within your budget.
make sure tell Him to replace the tube with Siemens
7308.Thanks