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Most "Non-Digital" Sounding CDP
My GamuT CD1R approaches live performances at times. I played the opera Tosca after returning from the live performance of the same and was very impressed by the simularity. Associated equipment includes Pass X2.5 preamp, GamuT amp, Chapman Speake... 
What's under YOUR CD player?
I use Aurio 1.2s under my GamuT CD1R with 1/4 inch mapleboard between CDP and Aurio to dampen metal to metal resonance which works well for me. I also use the JPS LabsDigital AC PC which isolates the digital and filters out digital grunge. 
need preamp advice to mate with gamut d 200
Hopefully this answer being eleven days late is not too late. I have paired the Pass X2.5 preamplifier with the Gamut D 100 Mk. III which is similar to D 200 except power output. The match is wonderful (very musical, silky smooth, dynamic, coheren... 
Personal amp evolution
Eico integrated tube 20 watts 1963Fisher 35 watt integrated amp 1965Sony SS 60 Watt receiver 1968Citation SS amp 1970Phase Linear 400 1972Naim 160 1974Naim 150 monoblocks 1976Belles SS 80 watts l982Forte four Class A 1992Pass Aleph 3 1997Pass Alep...