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C.d player with built in Pre amps i.e Wadia

Hi
Just wondering what manufacture's make a CD player that uses a digtal volume control, so you can connect straight to the poweramp? is it a better way to go if you dont have any other need for a Pre-amp, currently using a passlabs X01? I only realy know of Wadia and the Opus 21, what else is out there.
Thanks
k_rose
sm2727
115 posts
 
Nelson Pass does a nice job of explaining things in an article. You have to go through the wohole thing.
www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0708/first_watt_b1_preamplifier.
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jtwrace
443 posts
 
I also use the Opus 21 and still prefer it through a pre.
cruz123
586 posts
 
To clarify my prior response, I have the GNSC modded Opus 21 as well and its a wonderful CDP. When I first got it, I used it as a pre and it did an admirable job; however, inserting a pre into my system really allowed the Opus to do its job as a CDP. The sound stage opened up, etc. Again, this is all system dependent. You have to consider input/output impedences, gain requirements, etc., just as you would in selecting any pre. In MY system a separate pre works better. In yours, using a CDP as your pre may work wonderfully. You will just have to experiment.
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cap
46 posts
 
Krell made the KPS 25sc which was a pre amp and a CD player and its a fantastic unit. It has a Anolouge vol control and complete pre amp functions!
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