Connecting CDP with volume control to mono blocks

Nope, you don't need a pre-amp. I ran my Resolution Audio Opus 21 directly into a variety of amps, including a pair of mono-blocks.

BTW, The RA Opus 21 is a great CD player!

Enjoy,

TIC

Instep, you will not only have no problem doing this, you may very well have an even better sonic solution without the preamp in the picture.

Just one man's opinion who has experimented with this before (different gear, same idea).

Thanks a lot guys. I guess now I have the green light to get those JRDG mmodel 201's I've been looking at.