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Choose between CD to power amp or passive pre ?

Looking to find the best partner for my Aleph 0,s power amp I am trying to learn what will be the main difference between buying a passive preamp like the Placette or just having a Wadia sort of CD player directly to the power amp.

Can you be of help ?
What shall be my criteria in deciding?

Wouldnt a 2nd hand Pass P be a better choice as it seems to have an active preamp stage giving more flexibility and a parachute in case ?
Thanks
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sutts
702 posts
 
agreed on the Aleph L- resolution was very good, but yes, a dry quality I couldn't get over- have not heard the P- that might be the ticket...
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
I have my Audio Aero CD player and I don't have vinyl. With a really good CD player, I can't imagine a reason for a passive pre.....
sutts
702 posts
 
UncleJeff- agreed- not necessary with the Cap- I owned the Cap for a couple o' years and drove it straight in with good results.
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