[wirbeltier]

Hey folks!

Does anybody know some good CDP with a built-in pre-amp? I know of the Mark Levinson / Wadia stuff but those exceed my funds

Anything else to recommend?

Thanks a lot!
Klaus

 

[agile_one]

Musical Fidelity CD Pre24. It's a CD/Dac/Pre with both digital and analog input and output. High quality, and very flexible. They are somewhat rare, but when available on Audiogon go for $1100 - 1200. U.S.

 

[fran]

One of the Quad CD players have a line-in capability with source selection and volume control. If there a model 99 mk2 or something like that I think it might be it. I remember reading a quite favourable review a while back, but that could be 6mth-1yr ago.

..... actually click here to see more

Fran

 

[FalconP]

Resolution Audio Opus 21

 

[Jon L]

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Originally Posted by wirbeltier /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey folks! Does anybody know some good CDP with a built-in pre-amp? I know of the Mark Levinson / Wadia stuff but those exceed my funds Anything else to recommend? Thanks a lot! Klaus

Actually, the none of the players mentioned so far actually has a "built-in preamp." They come with built-in digital or analogue attentuators only.

There are very few players/DAC's with an actual bona-fide active preamplifer section inside. I can think of Meitner DCC2 DAC, which has a true active preamp inside derived from Meitner's own Swichman preamp. The Monarchy M24 DAC has a real preamp section inside as well, but it is a rather simple preamp stage added to the OEM DAC stage.

 

[agile_one]

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Originally Posted by Jon L /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually, the none of the players mentioned so far actually has a "built-in preamp." They come with built-in digital or analogue attentuators only. There are very few players/DAC's with an actual bona-fide active preamplifer section inside. I can think of Meitner DCC2 DAC, which has a true active preamp inside derived from Meitner's own Swichman preamp. The Monarchy M24 DAC has a real preamp section inside as well, but it is a rather simple preamp stage added to the OEM DAC stage.

mmmmm, actually, the aforementioned Musical Fidelity CD Pre24 IS a full pre amp with analog inputs and analog volume control. Check description and specs here.

 

[Jon L]

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Originally Posted by agile_one /img/forum/go_quote.gif mmmmm, actually, the aforementioned Musical Fidelity CD Pre24 IS a full pre amp with analog inputs and analog volume control. Check description and specs here.

Oops, I didn't notice your post. Yes, CD Pre24 does have an active preamp in it.

To add to the list, Stello DP200 also has a preamp, so does Manley Labs WAVE DAC/Preamp. Also, Aurum Acoustics Integris CDP/Preamp...

 

[hugz]

I think that the Shanling t80 (and a10t) also has digital attenuation if all you're looking for is a source that has volume control. It doesn't have an active preamp though if that's what you're specifically after.

(it's a tube cdp also)

 

[anubisgrau]

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Originally Posted by agile_one /img/forum/go_quote.gif mmmmm, actually, the aforementioned Musical Fidelity CD Pre24 IS a full pre amp with analog inputs and analog volume control. Check description and specs here.

true, except it is not a good CD player at all. quite harsh and fatiguing sound, typical of some MF products.

 

[anubisgrau]

i am also interested if there is a decent pre/CD combination that doesn't cost a fortune.

audio aero capitole reference is a fantastic device, but it costs 6,000 USD at least.

 

[agile_one]

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Originally Posted by anubisgrau /img/forum/go_quote.gif true, except it is not a good CD player at all. quite harsh and fatiguing sound, typical of some MF products.

Not arguing, but one person's harsh and fatiguing is often another person's lively and up front.

 

[tkam]

I'll 2nd the recommendation of the Resolution Audio Opus 21.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

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Originally Posted by wirbeltier /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does anybody know some good CDP with a built-in pre-amp? I know of the Mark Levinson / Wadia stuff but those exceed my funds Anything else to recommend?

Would you care to be a little more specific about funds available. At the moment we're looking at zero to BIG $.

 

[Dimitris]

You can check the Cary cd-players. They have volume control as well.

 

[wirbeltier]

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Originally Posted by Mr_Sukebe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Would you care to be a little more specific about funds available. At the moment we're looking at zero to BIG $.

Hi! Lets talk about appr. 2k then.....

Another option would be replacing my pre-amp with a passive one. Anyone experiences with that? It seems to me that this is a good option. One can get any CDP and has the pre-amp eliminated from the path.... Plus its less costly.

Best
Klaus