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Recomendations on CD Palyers with Volume Control

I have decided that I want to try a High End CD Player with Volume Control to drive my Amp directly.

I have read about the Digital verses Analog Volume Output Stages, with the edge apparently going to the Analog Volume Output sceme.

The CD Player must have Balanced Outputs and a SPDIF Digital Input. Not to concerned about Digital Outputs.

I have been looking at the Mark Levinson No.39 and the 390S, both have Analog Volume Output Control. Wadia has the new 302 and the older 301, both have Digital Volume Output Control and Cary has the 303-300, with Analog Output Control.

I am looking for any and all input, comparisons, and recomendations including Make and Model #'s.

I love this Hobby!!!! Thank's for your time.
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elberoth2
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I second Audio Aero Capitole mk II. A truly exeptional player.
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Used, for around $3000.
keithdo
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I have cary 303/300, Wadia 301, wadia 302, and audio aero capitole MKII. All Cd players have volume controls. I hooked direct to a tube amp. On my system, I am refer the wadia 302.
It is great sound (wide, smooth and strong mid range, Bass is OK (slightly detail), cheaper then Capitole)
1. wadia 302
2. Capitole (great cd player, but $ 2k more then wadia 302)
3. Cary 303/300 (It has many great reviews, but not in my sytem?????why??
4. Wadia 301 (Still great, but wadia 302 much better)
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