Single box unit to pair w/ Plinius , Totem?


After a long hiatus from my cd player search, I am now
looking again, with several players under consideration.
They would be paired with an 8200 Plinius, Totem Forests, and AZ cables. Unfortunately, there are no dealers close by for any of these, so I haven't had the benefit of a good listen:

Ayre cx-7
Wadia 301/302
Meridian 588
BAT
Classe CDP 10
Jolida
Resolution Audio

I'm trying to decide between solid state vs tubed. Also,
a couple of the units (R.A. & Wadia) have a volume control, which I'm not certain I'd use. Any idea what that adds to a unit's cost? Thanks, Craig
golfrok
if you afford it take advantage of an MSB Tech. there is a dac for sale see http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1105568574. I have the same exact equipment as you and get an inexpensive transport or player that has a Coaxiel out. I beleive this compenation will plow any of the above mentioned cd players. Any question feel free to contact me
It does not appear that too many people have an opinion regarding a good match up between Plinius and Totem. I just posted a similar question and then noticed your post. Since you posted a while ago I'm wondering what you may have decided or found out in the mean time. I'm looking for a CDP match-up to go with my 9100 and Model Ones. thanks, Mark
I would recomend tubes CDP like the Jolida JD100 or
the AH4000 with upsampler.If you have a budget of
$2500 buy a Sony9000es DVP and consider modification,
Modwright did mine.