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CD players with volume control ?????

I'm considering a Wadia 830 used to add to my 2 channel system. My only source is CD. I have a Krell KAV 250a with a NAD c160 pre-amp, and an old Phillips CD player hooked up to B&W N805s. I want to eliminate my pre-amp and upgrade my CD, I'm thinking that the Wadia is the way to do it, any thoughts? Are there any other CD players with volume control that allow you to eliminate the pre-amp?

Thanks!
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unclejeff
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As I have said in many an earlier thread, i use my Audio Aero Cd player in place of a pre. It has volumn controls, it does not need bass/treble controls and the effect is wonderful. I run my DVD through the coax digital connection and I run my Yamaha Cd multi-disk player on toslink. Oh yeah, the Ymaaha has volumn control too...it is just that the audio Aero's DAC is so much better. It only lacks an analog input to run my tuner. I shall be obtaining an AV control center but I am not ready to upgrade my speakers and I think it better to wait on the other until I have completed the addition to my house as I will be then in a position to make a sane decision.....?
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dedicatedaudio
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Linn Genki will work for you
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lafish
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Accuphase CDP starting from DP65v onwards. Opera Reference CD 2.2 US version, all have digital remote volume.
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Check also the Granite Tube 657 CDP. I run mine direct to a Spectron amp with good results.
acuujim
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The ones with analog volume control sound better to me than those using digital volume
My personal preference is the Resolution Audio Opus 21
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