The Linn Genki is a great CDP for the money. But if remote is important, take note that the remote for the Genki is Linn's remote which is used for its preamp and it will control all functions on the Genki *except* the volume. That's because the Genki volume control and the preamp (I believe the Wakonda) volume control have different frequencies so both of them won't be adjusted at the same time.
If you can deal with the remote issue, or find another CDP with variable volume, and plug right into the amp, it is the way to go. But adding a Creek passive pre in the path would not be bad either.
If you can deal with the remote issue, or find another CDP with variable volume, and plug right into the amp, it is the way to go. But adding a Creek passive pre in the path would not be bad either.