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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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audiofreak32
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BTW... a pre-owned LINN Genki would be a nice choice - however... you cannot ever get service from LINN on it, even if you offer to pay... they are not supporting any of their CD players any more (even the Ikemi, which I also owned). They stopped manufacturing CD players when they launched the DS line.
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tabibzadehk OP
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Audiofreak32, I know you do not play CD's on a DS that's why I asked the question. No doubt LINN DS is an excellent unit but here's the problem: if I rip an average of 10 CD's 300 days a year it would take something like 10 years to do my entire collection! That's an optimistic estimate. If LINN's commitment (lack of!)to provide service for their CD players is anything to go by, I would be extremely nervous to go near any of their products no matter how great they might be. Top reliability and customer service are key for me.
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audiofreak32
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I can understand that... that is a lot of CD's. I am curious how you catalog them so you can find the CD you want to listen to?
tabibzadehk OP
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Since it is overwhelmingly classical music I've arranged them by country and composer's date of birth and the for each composer by type/genre or instrument. Not a perfect system but it has worked for me. I am certainly very grateful to those of you who have tried to assist, and I welcome additional comments.
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