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CD direct to monobloks?

I have a Shnaling SCD-T200 and a couple of Rotel Rb-1091 monobloks. According to the Shanling manual it is possible to connect directly the CD to the amps without a preamplifier since the CD has the capability of a variable output via it´s remote control. Is this a good idea? Will I miss some sound quality with this setup? OTOH I have a Primare integrated amp with a variable pre out output, Can I use the variable pre out output to feed the monobloks? As for a preamplifier all I got is an old adcom GTP-350. Any comments out there? Thanks in advance for your input.
tiofelon

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elizabeth
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Main issue is the volume adjusted in the digital domain? or the analog?
If digital, the problems of major loss of resolution with digital attenuation is as mentioned by others.

Otherwise, if it is with a standard analog form, no problem, except the cheap analog volume control likely present in the Cd player.
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