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A reasonably priced CD player with volume control

I'd like to connect a CD player directly, without a preamp, to my Carver power amp to drive Magnepan speakers. Hence a convenient way of controlling the volume would be a must. I listen almost exclusively to classical music, mainly orchestral and piano. Suggestions and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
tabibzadehk
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pehare
835 posts
 
several of the Cary players have an internal analog volume control, 303/200, 306/200, cdp-1, 303/300, perhaps some others but imo they are great run direct - 3v output via rca's & more thru the xlr outputs. i've run a 303/300 direct now for over a year w/out any desire for a preamp. good luck.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
The Quad CDP is another player to consider. Though I've heard good things about it, I've not listened to the player myself.
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Regarding NAD, i think the older ones had volume control. sorry. The current model DAC appears to have volume control. In fact, it looks like you can use it as a full-fledged preamp.
rgs92
974 posts
 
Used Accuphase 75V.
Used EMM CDSD/DCC2 has the integrated preamp (2 boxes though, probably not what you had in mind).
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
I really loved my EAR Acute cdp. I haven't noticed what they are fetching on the used market in a while though. Excpect around $3,000...maybe cheaper? Also, I THINK the output voltage was 2V. I don't know what the input sensitivity of your Carver amps is.
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