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CD Player with Volume out for <$1500.00

I know that this topic has been trounced on before but I listen to digital only and am looking for a unit I can hook directly to my amp (B&K 4420). I want to eliminate my pre-amp and cables. Will buy used or new. Have considered the following: Theta Miles, Wadia 830 and Resolution Audio CD-50 & CD-55. My speakers are B&W Matrix 804s with an ACI Tiatan sub.
kevperro
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Woops, the RCD-990 does. Thought they were the same except for the CDM-9 Pro Metal transport on the 990. Sorry.
carl_eber
1,425 posts
 
You can't get a CD55 for under $1500, but you knew that, didn't you?
jmr
44 posts
 
Wadia simply is one of the most advanced in digital gear ,if not the best.Their approach to digital volume control is simply the best.You get in a 830 exactly the same volume cotrol they put into their $17,000 separates.Just six months ago ALL their cd players were in Class A clasification.I've been following closely their situation and can tell you they are not out.They are going through some troubles but they will be back in a month or so.I dont think you could get an 830 for 1500, but if there is a chance now is it.
michaelm704
41 posts
 
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Cal Audio CL-15 which you can use with or without a preamp. Mated with BAT VK-30/VK-200 and Aerial 10Ts, Audio Magic Spellcaster II cables.
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