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Great CDP with No volume control

I've spent many hours in the archives looking for CDP recommendations. Seems like many of the top rated (Wadia, Opus 21, Audio Aero, ML) have volume controls and are best if run directly to the amp. I just bought a new preamp (the Syrah) and I also have a TT, so I plan to run the CDP through the preamp. I'm wondering if I would be wasting $ on these top rated CDPs since I do NOT need the volume control? In other words, are there less expensive CDPs with no volume control that (with my Syrah) would sound nearly as good as the top rated players?

Currently I have
Sony DVP9000ES
Syrah preamp
modified Golden Tube amps
Martin Logan SL3

Thanks,
tonnesen
ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
I would second the Ayre.It really is excellent with a wide range of music,if you can get one 2nd hand to help with the cost all the better,with no disrepect to Rbirke in one of the few comparisons I can make it completely wiped the floor with the Ikemi I demoed in my system.
Ideally you should always demo if you can but I think from what I've read about your other components it should work well in your system.
bigkidz
3,406 posts
 
I just was at a dealer who have the Aero Cap and he ran it through a preamp. He told me that he preferred the preamp to not using one.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
I've also listened to the Aero Capitole alone and through a preamp. Through the preamp sounded way better.
lgregoir
106 posts
 
Sim Audio Moon Eclipse. Not as warm as the AA but a ton of details... A very amazing CDP...IMHO...
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
Try this on for size: The Audio Aero Prima. Cannot be touched for near the $2200 price tag. A few tubes in this baby sweetens the sound up nicely. I love mine. peace, warren
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