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Best CD player directly to Amp?

I'm thinking of letting go of my Pass Labs X-1 preamp and get a good CD player that has a integrated volume control that can directly drive my Rowland model 10 Amp into a pair of Revel Salons. Alot of people has raved about the Audio Aero Capitole, but the new one is coming out now and it's out of my price range. I could probably swing around $5,000 right now for a new or used player. Any suggestions appreciated.
aron
tireguy
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All hail the Audio Aero Capitole!
~Tim
aron OP
28 posts
 
Is that the new Aero Capitole everyone is recommending or it's the old one? The other option for me is to keep the Pass X-1 and buy a Sony SCD-XA777ES. Which do you think is a better route? Thanks for you advices so far.
tireguy
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Well no one has heard the new one, maybe by the end of the week. I ordered a new one and am hoping it is at least as good as the old one; either way I don't think you can go wrong. Test drive one and you will understand what everyone else is saying.
jwaugh
103 posts
 
I would go Audio Aero (old or new) for your associated equipment, but that is based upon my tastes...

ML 390S is also a strong choice, but probably not as well suited to your system (unless you like a LOT of detail).

Jacob
thorty40
149 posts
 
Muse Thalia Nine Gen.2 & Muse Erato, both are superb.

Good Luck,
Chris
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