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Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. Even though Wadia players are built like tanks, I was surprised to find that damping the bottom of the chassis of my 850 gave an improvement in warmth and resolution. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Message User. e. See Prices; Wadia Digital CD Player 861. g. Wadia 850 vs Mark Levinson NO. I think the CD Player is clearly the weak component, but would also consider getting a second 3b-st for bi-amping. Jla, I've recently done extensive tests with my Wadia 301 against my buddy's Wadia 860-X. Turns out I preferred leaving the LS-25 out of the mix. #2. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. WADIA 16 PCM1702 WADIA 21 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 25 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 27 PCM1702 WADIA 830 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 850 2 x PCM1702 WADIA 860 4 x PCM1702 . My understanding is that they are not the easiest/most cooperative to deal with. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. According to Wadia, the 830's combination of machined. To make it short, 5 Stars for Electrocompaniet and Copland, 4 Stars for the Wadia and 3,5 for the Jadis. What is the truth? Wh. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. or Best Offer. I cannot think of a better match for my. The 850 has unbalanced and balanced outputs and can drive any amplifier directly. Just thought I'd post up a thread to let you guys know of my experiences regarding getting my Wadia CDP converted from US 110V to UK 230V input voltage spec. I only audit the ML 390s but. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wadia 850 STD Vintage CD Player with Remote Control From Japan Used at the best online prices. coffeebean - Wadia 850 Basic 15. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around. Weakness: Initial reliability, flimsy cd transport tray. Prefer used. RA CD-55 Just wanted to get some feedback on what you think would be the better player in the $2-3k (used) CD market. 4s. I used to have a Wadia 850. They are strictly budget players and not in the Classe's class sonically. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. 11a. I am thinking about movning a headphone system into my office and would require a source (since I am moving it off my main stereo) Has anyone heard the Wadia 301? Can you compare it to a wadia 850 which I have heard? I would appreciate suggestions on a cd player in this price range as. 5 (X-Series)The Wadia 121Decoding Computer uses the latest generation of Wadia s proprietary digital volume control. I felt the Wadia 850 was noticably better than than the 830, but still fell a bit short of the Ikemi. +++++ Just looked at your system page. View entire discussion. I prefer the Meridian 508. I would like to keep the budget around 400. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. from Japan. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. It would be both a superb cd player and a killer SACD player. CMK4 inside Wadia 850 Hi, Seems like this topic is correct for my question as You all talk about CMK4. Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. The analog output levels of the $4950 Wadia 850 and the $4500 Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5 (reviewed elsewhere in this issue by Jonathan Scull) matched to. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. Brand New. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. bh5767 (35,024). Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. I've decided to replace my aging wadia 850 by a sony 5400es. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 2 TDA1541A. Resolution Audio Opus 21+GNSC mods 3. I recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. Was: $6,999. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 3 4x SAA7321 (2/ch) ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 5 2x PCM67PJ (Sync Lock) ARYE CX-7 PCM1738. 239. Worcestershire. I really liked the impressive bass, detail and soundstage it delivered, but just recently found a CAT Ultimate used and purchased it. Its output impedance from the balanced outputs was 16 ohms from below 20Hz to 20kHz; from the unbalanced outputs I measured 0. Sounds great. Mar 08, 2006. 7. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. i'm thinking of replacing my 10 yr old wadia 850 by a benchmark dac 1 and an oppo transport. FOR SALE : Black Wadia 171i Transport iPod Audiophile Dock (Read ad before making offers) Music Servers, Docks & USB Transports. kuro2804 04-04-2000 12:15am. care to share, anyone? audio cd55 vs. Posts. . We both felt the 301 is better than the Wadia 850 in general. At 25kg it was a back-breaking effort. Wadia 850 CD (Although I am having to send that out to get the drawer fixed. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. Discussions. uncleseven - Wadia 861SE > Nagra MPA-RCMI Int. The 830 is Wadia's entry-level player. siuwingc - Wadia 21 > AB Dac > Airtight pre-amp ATC-1 > Airtight power amp ATM-1scMY Wadia 16 was being repaired by Wadia. Pre-Owned. 39 I need suggestions fast! cuz i'm deciding on which unit to get. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Hi Jfrech, I'll be sending my Wadia 850 out to Steve after the holidays. Sanyo SF-HD65. . Hi cpark, I recently got a Wadia 850 and it's connected directly to the mono amps via balanced w/o a preamp. I would like to hear from people who have tried both units. 12 watching. I have my own idea's about such, but want to hear your inputs before I add my two cents. to service your model 21. Ref . WADIA WADIA850LTD-Blue 16台目 (2019/09/18) WADIA WADIA850 LTD-Blue 2台目 (2020/03/15) WADIA WADIA850LTD-Blue 14台目 (2020/06/01) WADIA850 6台目 LTD -Blue(+) (2020/06/08) WADIA WADIA850LTD-Blue 18台目 (2022/07/22) WADIA WADIA850LTD-Blue+ 1台目 (2023/08/04) WADIA WADIA850LTD-Blue+ 20台目 (2023/09/05) WADIA850 5台目 LTD. ytt - Wadia 7 + 9 16. Looking for natural (neutral). Wadia 6, 8, 850, 860, 16+25, 20+26 or 20+25 ?Please help. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . S. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 3 4x SAA7321 (2/ch) ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 5 2x PCM67PJ (Sync Lock) ARYE CX-7 PCM1738. Great Northern Sound Co. I am looking for a cd player that has a volume control so that i can elimate a preamp. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. I have the itch to try something new, and am wondering if I will lose or gain in the lows with a Mephisto II X. They can take a while to break-in but well worth the wait. 15 responses Add your response. I may be nearing end of life on my current player so I am trying to sort through how much I wish to invest in a player/transport strategy vs a newer. Wadia 850 vs. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. It's a DAC. One not in this group, but also considered is Njoe Tjoeb 4000+all upgrades. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. jla 09-15-2000 2:56am. 5. Opens in a new window or tab. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. 850 Standard (Basic) 850 Inputs 850 Outputs 850 Inputs. Yes, write me an e-mail and I will send you the settings. Wadia 850 Kijiji CA CA$200 33% Nov 15, 2023. or Best Offer. . The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. curlysimpson 02-08-2001 1:04am. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. . . I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. The $5995 Mark Levinson No. When these include their own volume controls, either in the digital (eg, Wadia 850 and 860, dCS Elgar, Meridian 518) or the analog (Krell KPS-20i/l) domain, their audio outputs can be directly linked to the power amplifier, eliminating the. Encontrarás artículos nuevos o usados en Reproductores y grabadoras de CD Wadia en eBay. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. The world's largest high-end audio community. Wadia Models 6, 16, 21, 23, 301, 830, 831, 850, 861. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic range. Mr. This discussion. basically, highly analytical and detailed. very hi end refernece units like the Wadia 850 costing many times more. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. Description: Single-box CD player with remote control, digital-domain volume control, 32x-oversampling DigiMaster decoding software operating. I'm thinking of just getting another pair of speakers (pre-owned Thiel CS3. Try to elimate all the box units and have very simple audio system. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. My price range is no more then 3500. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. curlysimpson 02-08-2001 1:04am. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Pages: 21. No digital inputs or outputs optional boards. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. SPONSORED. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Having made a time for the demonstration I arrived, listended for a hour and was really impressed. In conclusion, I'd say go for the mod of your 830, or buy a used Wadia 850-860-861 and get the mod (then you get a better transport mechanism than found in the 830). Can anyone tell me which of these are forward sounding and in what order of "forwardness" would you. My price range is no more then 3500. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. I hv been offered two mint condition CDPs - a Wadia 850 (first owner, about 2 years) for $2,300 and a Wadia 860 (more than 2 years, probably 2nd owner) for $3,700. WADIA 850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player is a new design featuring controls that have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation. View entire discussion. Just thought I'd post up a thread to let you guys know of my experiences regarding getting my Wadia CDP converted from US 110V to UK 230V input voltage spec. 2006-12-24 5:20 pm. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. thanks. 12-11-2003. Against the No. It followed Wadia's long-held belief of bypassing the pre-amp. I would greatly appreciate some advice on the following questions: (1) Do you recommend against a direct Wadia 850 to tube amp connection, where the tube amp is. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. My speakers. , right channel dashed). Mods for Wadia Has anyone had either the standard or reference modification performed on their Wadia 850? If so, how much improvement does it offer to the Wadia and is it a good value?Any experienced owners/listeners out there that can comment on whether I would obtain better sound from my existing CD player, a ROTEL 965BX, and ADDING the Pass Labs D1 DAC -OR- obtaining some Wadia like. Any advise out there on these two units? I have a Bryston 4BST am/BP25 preamp and listen to a lot of vocalists so I am looking for great detail and. The GNSC mods on the Wadia 850 are aftermarket modifications that may enhance its performance. I know these cables are totally. I won't go into specifics, because we didn't have it available to A/B. 24 best? I have narrowed down my choices to one of these three players (I would also consider the 860) I haven't been able to compare them head to head as I sort of live in the boonies and the nearest shops have the players but at diffrent places. The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. 24 best? I have narrowed down my choices to one of these three players (I would also consider the 860) I haven't been able to compare them head to head as I sort of live in the boonies and the nearest shops have the players but at diffrent places. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 03-21-2002 at 08:45pm. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 2 TDA1541A. 06) Posted by rkeman on 2006-08-14, 13:38:13 (12. Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. The elimination of the preamp made a dramatic improvement. Wadia 850 cd player Description : In WADIA's worldview, the preamplifier is a relic of the past. that the 850 has slightly better technology but the 2000. I know these cables are totally different. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. Great Northern Sound Co. 2 2x PCM67P-J (Sync Lock) ARCAM DELTA 270 PCM69. 11-27-2009 at 05:39pm. 23 posts total. 5 Amp Magneplanars 1. I'm designing my system around a Wadia 850 and CJ's Prem. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . Owners of the 860x can upgrade to the 861 for the 500. . The 850 and 39 had strengths and weaknesses comparatively but the 390S was in a different league. WADIA 850 high end cd spieler Kleinanzeigen €1,950 Nov 2, 2023. Also consider maple platforms and brass footers from Mapleshade. Looks like it may come down to which "flavor" of CD reproduction you prefer. from 162873222I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. 85 shipping. IMHO even the older Wadias beat many new high-end CD players hands down. If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. Open kimono time! what is in the Wadia?! Some company. Pioneer 100 Cd. 99. 11-17-2000 at 02:14am . Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 4. Hello,I have a Wadia 850CDP I have owned since around 97-98 (I think). Any advise out there on these two units? I have a Bryston 4BST am/BP25 preamp and listen to a lot of vocalists so I am looking for great detail and. Like the Wadia, the Levinson has a built-in volume control, except that it operates in the analog domain. Envío gratis en artículos seleccionados. I only audit the ML 390s but. About 5 years ago it developed a problem with the loading mechanism and a CD got. Prefer used. Bluebook The right price. Free shipping. I value rate this unit 5 stars for its excellent sound / cost ratio and 4 stars compared to 5 star reference units. Any thoughts/suggestions? Also, my Wadia is true balanced and my CJ is not--is there any. 00. i included a few thoughts about the kav300. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Feb 25, 2004 Wadia help Please! Can some one please explain to me what the Wadia 2000. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. 981i. Studer Cd Player. Free shipping. I need a short (. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. $6,499. 24 posts. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. I now have the Wadia 850 CD player running direct to this amp with balanced audioquest lapis interconnects. Wadia 850 CD Player direct to Mark Levinson 27. Expand all. More Wadia Reviews. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Wadia 27ix Digital Decoding Computer. You might have to provide them with the unit's serial # in order to get any information. These do not work in mine. CAL Delta Vs Theta Pearl Vs Wadia WT- 2000. I can't decide which to go for. 33V RMS, this measured at both the balanced and unbalanced jacks. 14 posts total. 레드북 CDP의 자존심 와디아 850 -spec-픽업 메커니즘: TEAC CMK-4a VRDS 디코딩 소프트웨어: DigiMaster, 32-Times re-sampling 분해능: 21bits 최대 출력: 0. I've only heard the 21 of those two, but I liked the 21 better than the 850 and owners of the 16 state that it is far better than the 21. I hv been offered two mint condition CDPs - a Wadia 850 (first owner, about 2 years) for $2,300 and a Wadia 860 (more than 2 years, probably 2nd owner) for $3,700. Mark Levinson 390Sany thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. ) So when the opportunity arrived - I could not resist. Current source is Naim CD5. VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A. I only audit the ML 390s but. Thiel 7. . It has variable analog outputs with both balanced XLR and single ended RCA connectors. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. I also used B&W Silver Signatures driven by a Pass Labs Aleph 3. The 581 was available as the 581 Basic (no digital inputs. Synergistic Research PHT - Phono Transducer - Green Dream and Black Widow. Naim CDX vs. The Linn is smooth as silk, but uninvolving and lacking in bass slam. Wadia 12 Wadia 25 Wadia 26 Wadia 27ix GNSC. 2 audio. A Wadia 850 will make a 105 or 203 sound defective on Redbook. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. 3 responses Add your response. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. I have a MJ Acoustics (REL) sub-woofer that is connected to the speaker terminals of the Vaughn via a Neutrik cable. Save up to 20% when you buy more. Most people that don't really like the "high-end digital sound" usually love the 302. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. 00 give or take some. High End Wadia 850 CD-Payer / Pass Aleph 0S. Sep 17, 2004. 00. Wadia driving tube amps -experiences good or bad?Also is the 830 a better performer than the 850/860since it is newer, 00 vs 97 technology. On the remote, the only functions which are working are mute, invert. Wadia 861 CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-3. I owned a Wadia 850 for 10 years, before the Wadia I owned a Meridian, I don't recall the model anymore, at the time I bought because of it's analog sound. 39. lmb. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. . 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. lakiraly. Ref. i'm thinking of hooking it up directly to my Audio Research VT100MKII(no pre-amp) along with a pair of Martin Logan Aeriusi and all Cardas wires. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 10 posts. Linn's CD12 is also great, but much too expensive. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. It is one well built machine weighing at 55 pounds. By the way, the CD55 sounds better than the CD50. However, the Wadia 302 is current. I'm looking at the following contenders (used if I can :-)): Linn Ikemi, BAT, Sonic Frontiers SFCD, Meridian 508-24, Naim CDX, Wadia 830 or 850. 14 posts total. 168. 5. Amp > JMR Offrande Signature 17. [Dec 19, 1999] Randy Audio Enthusiast Strength: Wonderfully musical; extremely accurate; solidly built; great looking; great factory support. . I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. My price range is no more then 3500. I want to go this route, because I want to add a squeezebox and am fed up with the constant price gauging by producers like Wadia. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. I'm debating between Transparent Reference Musiclink and Kimber KCAG interconnects. Report Comment. Wadia later decided to add a Basic model for the 861 with no digital inputs or outputs, calling it the 861 Basic. I've listened to Wadia 23, 21 and 850 and they all seem to have the same kind of excellent sound. . Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. Digital inputs and outputs are optional. How does the Threshold T2 stack up against the Wadia 850 accompanied with the Wadia 17 AD converter for sound as a preamp? I can't wait to hear these responses!!!!! My system currently uses a Wadia 850 w Threshold T2 preamp, Bryston 10B crossover, pair of Threshold S-500 Series II amps to Infinity RS-1b speakers for my analogue portion. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The basic controls necessary to operate the Wadia 850 CD Player are located on the front panel of the unit. I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. 24. . If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. reimyo777 (1,450) 100%. 1 The Wadia was more lively and incisive, but it seemed to exaggerate certain frequencies, like the sound was fed through a graphic equalizer, although details seemed intact. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. The price in comparison to the other players mentioned makes it also a bargain. possible on a comparison they might have done on a Wadia. . The only reservation I had was when I connected up the newly acquired Wadia 850 player the sound stage was not as startling as the owners of the Wadia player seem to say it would be. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. . Weakness: None yet apparant. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 85 shipping. Wadia 850. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. Honda Accord cd-players -- that is, one-box players in the $3500-6000. Included were digital controls and variable gain adjustments to match the partnering power amplifier. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. I am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. It shares much with its more expensive brothers, but differs in a few ways to reduce production costs. Wadia 850 vs. 8 cabled whith kimber select 1120 balanced-the difference where too subtle for the price. I would like to hear from people who have tried both units. Currently I have all Nordost Cables in my system (SPM interconnects and Red Dawn Rev 2 speaker wire) My system is very basic and consists of a Wadia 850 run directly into a Mark Levinson 331. May 29, 2023. 07-01-2002 at 01:12am . Jla, I've recently done extensive tests with my Wadia 301 against my buddy's Wadia 860-X. I went with the Wadia 850 directly feeding my CAT JL-2 stereo amp. Prefer used. The 850 was actually just a tad brighter than the 39, which brought the higher intruments of the string quartest a bit more forward in the mix. A digital volume control is included. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. Since then I've been using the 850 with a. IMHO i disagree with the above post. In fact, I have been hooked on Wadia products for nearly 9 years. My speakers. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. THe B&Ws are good speakers, but tend to be a little hot in the treble, and closed off in the mids. Great deals on Wadia CD Players & Recorders. Wadia's 850's from £1850, an 860 from £2400, 861's from £3400. The Wadia 830, 301, and 302 do not utilize the 48lbs monolithic design chassis found in their statement 581, 581i, 781, or 781i or discontinued 850, 860, 861, 861b, and 861SE units. Also using isolation bearings, sandbags on top, and Foundation Research LC-1 power conditioner. According to many reviews the transporter is on par with modern cd-players upto $5k. . If you want to keep things simple, try a good power cord.