I am aware of some players, (like the Theta Miles) with analog volume control and enough output voltage to hook up directly to an amplifier.
Can others share equivalent players?
Some Theta Miles specs: built-in DAC, solid transport, good electronics, balanced/unbalanced, good direct signal path, price point of around 900-1300 carefully used.
Be careful with some of the recommendations if you are looking for a player with an ANALOG volume control (which is how I read your original post) ... some of the players mentioned (especially the Wadia's) adjust volume in the digital domain. Not necessarily bad per se, but if you are only interested in analog controlled players, something to watch out for.
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