Classe' CP60 better than the CP50 ?

OK. I found it. It's under system matching, 3-12-00, Thiel CS7.2 and Levinson amp and preamp.

Kacz: Thanks for the suggestion. Call me lazy but I need a remote for volume. I was also thinking (maybe) about upgrading to a ML no39 or a Wadia 850 so that I could go direct without a preamp at all. But I am not too hopeful on this idea as I have never heard a direct-in solution that worked well without losing all the depth. I almost prefer having the Classe 50 or 60 however so I can open up my choices on the CD player upgrade. I am thinking about the ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe CDP 1.0, and the Sony CDP-Xa7ES. Thanks Tom

Yeah they would be good choices. But digital volume control does have it's problems. I thought not having a remote would bug me too but I've found it more relaxing than figiting with it all the time. It sounds like you have some good choices lined up. If you do come across a passive preamp It would probably be worth your time to at least hear it. I bet you would gladly forget about a remote and every other preamp for the sound improvement and money savings. Well sorry I couldn't help with your question and good luck with your gear. I know it will sound great with any of your choices.