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. I prefer the Meridian 508. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. View entire discussion. 99. I have been reading about the Capitole Mark ll for a while it sounds like it would be incredible to owned. Peter Donohoes's piano, however, which is audibly more distant in the soundstage, sounded both slightly bettter defined spatially via the Wadia, and had greater subjective bass extension. . I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Digital resolution: 21 bits. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. 14 posts total. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. or Best Offer. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. Turns out I preferred leaving the LS-25 out of the mix. 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). The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. Opens in a new window or tab. g. or Best Offer. Posts. Wadia 850- CD player Audio Research LS7- Pre Amp Classe CA200- Power Amp Magnepan 2. 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. possible on a comparison they might have done on a Wadia. CD players only, no mods, right out of the box. A Wadia 850 will make a 105 or 203 sound defective on Redbook. I had made the decision to buy a Meridian 588 as my single play CD player. Looking at simplifying my system, wondering if anyone has heard the new Wadia S7i direct into an amp, and if so, how did the pre section fare? My experience w/ an 860x years ago was that the pre wasn't good enough for me to get rid of my pre at the time (a Cary SLP98). Wadia was at the forefront of high-end digital audio playback. Same with the Accuphase, yet the Accuphase has more a natural liquid bloom, while the Esoteric K 01 has a more dynamic presence. If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Có người nghĩ nó là model đời nhằm thay thế wadia 16, nhưng theo em thì không phải như vậy còn thay thế wadia 16 phải là con 860. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. Its unfortunate that ML no longer makes this outstanding amplifier. or Best Offer. . might be better spent upgrading to an 860x, or finding an 861 for a few bucks more? I'm sure the question has crossed your mind. 99. I then connected the Benchmark using the analog RCA output to the tape input on my Tandberg TR1050 Receiver. My advice is to look for an 850 used, or for the same sound without the build quality, find a used 830ix. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. I think the CD Player is clearly the weak component, but would also consider getting a second 3b-st for bi-amping. Wadia 850 CD Player GNSC Mods High Performance Stereo $2,750 Aug 26, 2023. Every time. 99. The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. Has anybody had any listening experience comparing the analog output of the Sony to a high quality line stage vs. They both clearly do the job well, and offer top engineering. 99. 8 cabled whith kimber select 1120 balanced-the difference where too subtle for the price. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Its output impedance from the balanced outputs was 16 ohms from below 20Hz to 20kHz; from the unbalanced outputs I measured 0. I'm designing my system around a Wadia 850 and CJ's Prem. a few characterists emerge: the Wadia has tremendous. Wadia Digital CD Player User Manual. it's HDMI-output to an A/V processor?En eBay encuentras fabulosas ofertas en Reproductores y grabadoras de CD Wadia. Thanks for your inputs. Ignoring the price, which of these will work better with my system? C37 Mcintosh ore amp, MC2720 power amp, 8 and W Nautilus 804 speakers Which will sound more musical? I know that the 850 has slightly better technology but the 2000 combo is supposed to sound more "motional"?Original Replacement For WADIA 850 CD Player Laser Lens Lasereinheit Assembly 850 Optical Pick-up Bloc Optique Unit . a few characterists emerge: the Wadia has tremendous soundstaging and imaging, but sounds artifically hyped up to my ears. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. Wadia Digital 170i Transport Digital iPod Dock With Remote NOT Working For Parts. Wadia later decided to add a Basic model for the 861 with no digital inputs or outputs, calling it the 861 Basic. 00. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. Can anyone tell me which of these are forward sounding and in what order of "forwardness" would you. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Wadia 151 PowerDAC all digital amplifier - 50WPC / 4 ohms Audiophile Style $375 6% Apr 13, 2022. Are you using the synergistic cords on the Wadia? if not, try one there. $6,299. Great Northern Sound Co. WADIA 21. I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. I was wondering if the $1500. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. My speakers. I am thinking about buying either a Wadia 850, Resolution Audio cd50, or a BAT vkd5. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 5 Wadia 850, departure from linearity (2dB/vertical div. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Bán đầu CD Wadia 850, ban dau CD Wadia 850, đầu CD khúng Wadia 850, chuyên bán đầu CD các thương hiệu nổi tiếng, bien hoa dong nai bán đầu CD Wadia 850. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. FOR SALE : Black Wadia 171i Transport iPod Audiophile Dock (Read ad before making offers) Music Servers, Docks & USB Transports. 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. Heard better soundstaging and depth with no loss of slam, going the direct route. It also has digital inputs and outputs, so I compared the D/A sections by driving the Wadia. Mar 17, 2008. Joined 2004. dennis_the_menace 06-19-2010 5:46pm. Wadia 850 and at least Copland 289. The Wadia sound started quite fluid (in Wadia terms) with the 2000/WT2000 and 7/9, then became drier with the 850 and 860. Prefer used. But if you're looking for "warm", then Wadia may be the answer. 169. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Opens in a new window or tab. All I see are the 50 or so hex-like that are used for assemble and 2 allen-bolts which are both screwed in already. But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. If I ever should replace my ZZ-8, it would be with Wadia's 21 or 16 model. NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for WADIA 850 Player. 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. Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. Wadia 860x vs Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 24/192? what's up everybody, I need some opinon. Sanyo SF-HD65. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. Delete. And I want the ability to add a pair of high-end solid state mono blocks at some point too. Category: Digital This is a review of the Wadia 781 CD/SACD player with a Statement level Modification by Steve Huntley of Great Northern Sound Company. Prefer used. Delete. Plastic crap: WADIA 302. 6 responses Add your response. He had interaction problem between his Wadia 850 and SF Line 2. - wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+dac. The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. 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. 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. At start Wadia mute output and set zerro volume level. A friend of mine here in Houston has a Wadia 850, from my recollection, it sounded a little "warmer" than my modded SB3. (X Series) power cord. 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. Or you might go to and contact them for the same question. Details. Parts Only. ejlif. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. Remote codes from other models of Wadia, like 16 and 22 completely not work on wadia 21. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x DSP56004FJ50. Delete. ) So when the opportunity arrived - I could not resist. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. 11A or 12's (or maybe Cary's 805C). I have an 850 remote. What can I say? I simply love this amp. I'm thinking of just getting another pair of speakers (pre-owned Thiel CS3. , right channel dashed). 4 x PCM1702U + Motorola DSP. while I don't mind paying slightly more for the 860 so that I enjoy "upgrad-a-bility" to a 861 later, I wonder if I should just settle for the 850. When I ran short interconncets the sound changed for the better. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. 2000, and was designated the . I hooked up my Wadia 170i transport to my Benchmark DAC1 using the supplied co-axle cable. 00 difference through their local dealer and Wadia. 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. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. Free shipping. 3 responses Add your response. Wadia 850 CD (Although I am having to send that out to get the drawer fixed. The speaker cables are Monster MI. 2) Several years ago I has a Wadia 25 and it was an excellent DAC. View entire discussion. I have had the Acuphase DP75, an Arcam FMJ23, and a YBA Blue Alpha CD1 as well as a few others. Wadia 850 CD player in excellent condition. I have also run the Wadia straight into a pair of Tenor 75Wis and also connected it throught the passive volume attenuators and my preference was the. Hello,I have a Wadia 850CDP I have owned since around 97-98 (I think). Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Ref. I opted not to buy it because the Phillips transport is long since unavailable, and I didn't want to risk buying a $575 paperweight if the unit failed outside the seller's warranty period. Discussions. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. Thiel 7. Hi Jfrech, I'll be sending my Wadia 850 out to Steve after the holidays. CanadaPlease Like and Subscribe 🙏Appreciate and I am forever grateful for any s. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic range. (well, I shouldn't have sold my own 850 back 5 years ago in the first place. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. United Kingdom. I emailed Wadia/Audio Research, they won't touch it because of parts being nla, also contacted several other repair outfits and got the same. I only audit the ML 390s but. I would like to try the wadia at about the same price range. Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860. or Best Offer. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. $6,499. readymix. Worcestershire. 家用訊源品牌介紹 Wadia 850 CD唱盤 這是一篇家用器材品牌的介紹,想讓大家更了解一些音響器材大廠。 Wadia 一直是早期數位解碼的Hi-end旗艦品牌也是這行的領頭羊, 跟Theta, Krell都是當 時很出名的解碼品牌,小弟鍾情於這個品牌當作CD播放機也有10幾年,現役兩台Wadia. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. Need some help for Wadia 850 cdp Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. 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. $7,124. The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. The 850 has been in our system for more than 5 years and has never experienced any sort of reliability issue. About 5 years ago it developed a problem with the loading mechanism and a CD got. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. . Đầu Wadia 850 cực đẹp đầ đủ phụ kiện, mắt đọc cực nhanh không kén đĩa vừa được shop nhập về. Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 23 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 302 CD loader for Wadia 302 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 21, Wadia 850 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 301, Wadia 830 Philips CDM-1 mechanism for Wadia WT3200 Optical laser pickup KSS-151A for WADIA CD. Only two of the single unit players that I auditioned were significantly better than the Classe. 4s. With the subs on, the system sprang to life with the Goldmund. the wadia (both the 830 and 850 [and probably now the 831]), on the other hand. readymix. The world's largest high-end audio community. jla 09-15-2000 2:56am. EAN. Jla, I've recently done extensive tests with my Wadia 301 against my buddy's Wadia 860-X. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. 39. My understanding is that they are not the easiest/most cooperative to deal with. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. They're not built anywhere like a Wadia CD transport (transport units have only digital outputs, and even non-Wadia units are more expensive than regular CDPs), but unless you're using speakers and subwoofers that throw soundwaves everywhere, you can get by with just massloading the cheap BluRay player by putting some weight on top. Wadia 850 Kijiji CA CA$200 33% Nov 15, 2023. Included were digital controls and variable gain adjustments to match the partnering power amplifier. I recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. 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. 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. randalleron 10-10-2000 3:03pm 5 responses Add your responseThe 850 for example was always available without digital inputs and outputs and was known as the 850 standard. Which do you think would make for a wiser choice? hifinut 12-22-2001 12:22am. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. However, the CD55 also is a very high quality piece. . but a bit cold. bh5767 (35,024). I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. A digital volume control is included. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. I am in the process of replacing my MIT Z cords on both my Bryston 9B THX amp and my Wadia 850. lmb. 2000 dac and try to replace the old. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 14 posts total. 2006-12-24 5:20 pm. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. 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 can't decide which to go for. while I don't mind paying slightly more for the 860 so that I enjoy "upgrad-a-bility" to a 861 later, I wonder if I should just settle for the 850. 99. basically, highly analytical and detailed. I tried a pair of Atmasphere M60 amps w/ Zero autoformers earlier this year. I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. . I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. I would be looking to replace the Sony with a Wadia 850 in near future and would reckon music would take to a greater height with a better source in tow. Naim CDX vs. i'm thinking of replacing my 10 yr old wadia 850 by a benchmark dac 1 and an oppo transport. Just curious, as I am not looking to change. while I don't mind paying slightly more for the 860 so that I enjoy "upgrad-a-bility" to a 861 later, I wonder if I should just settle for the 850. It originally sold for $4,950. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. There's a list of fake models somewhere. Wadia GNSC I have to start a new thread here as I am looking for any feedback possible on a comparison they might have done on a Wadia 850 with GNSC mods and a Wadia 861se - no mods. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. I have a GNSC modded Wadia 850, which has outstanding bass control, power and depth. The speakers will definitely be the Martin Logan Aerius I and the amp will be the Sim Audio W-3 high current, low impedance amp. I know these cables are totally different. I only audit the ML 390s but. Sure there are differences with players costing MULTIPLES of what this player costs (e. I had a GNSC modified 27ix for about 6 years, and the 9 series was. . IMHO i disagree with the above post. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. I have read that upgrading the analoge section of SACD units delivers the equivalent of using a stand alone DAC wiht the same unit. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. Wadia 850, Sony SCD-1, Naim CD5, Meridian 506/24. Looks like it may come down to which "flavor" of CD reproduction you prefer. OhmAudio €2,650 10% Sep 13, 2021. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. 4. 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. Plastic crap: WADIA 830. 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. . Most visibly, it forgoes the 850/860's massive, machined aluminum chassis in favor of a smaller, more conventional—but still very well-built—unit. Even used, the 860x is still quite expensive. The 850 and 39 had strengths and weaknesses comparatively but the 390S was in a different league. I have a few candidates but I wanted some other opinions. I am considering Wadia 850 vs. How do they sound compared with each other ? Any comments please. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Newest first; Oldest first; ral. porschecab 02-16-2004 7:46am. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. As I’ ve invested more than 5000 $ in CD source (an outstanding Wadia 850 CD), I was intrigued by the chance to connect DIRECTLY the Wadia TO A POWER AMPLIFER (!), taking advantage by the sophisticated “Digital Volume Control” “Direct-Connect Tecnology” implemented by Wadia Digital in its current production; and by its guaranteed True. I too was in your shoes about a year ago wanting to upgrade my EAD DSP-7000 and T-1000. 5. PCM1704. 6), instead of getting a subwoofer as I'm fond of the other 2 only sometimes they sound. to service your model 21. Here's the system: Wadia 850 cd player connected to an Eddie Vaughn Carina set el84 integrated amp in turn connected to Reference 3A speakers. 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. 5 volts. Studer Cd Player. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030. Speaker: Avalon Acoustics Osiris, Tannoy Kensington GR, Stenheim Alumine 2, Heretic AD612 PRE: Soulution 720 incl Phono, Phasemation CM 2200 Amp: Accustic Arts Mono V, AMP II MK4, Phasemation MA-2000 DAC: Wadia 27iX CD-Drive: Wadia 270SE Musicserver: AntiPodes Oladra Switch: LHY SW-8 PhonoPre: Soulnote E. To my understanding it's the digital filter that makes the "Wadia sound". The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Overview for 850 Admirals Road Welcome to Columbia Pacific Apartments, premier apartment living in the heart of Esquimalt harbour offering a mix of 1, 2 and 3. Same with the Accuphase, yet the Accuphase has more a natural liquid bloom, while the Esoteric K 01 has a more dynamic presence. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. I used Coincident CST's. Wadia 581ISE (2008) Wadia was known for making the biggest and chunkiest CD/SACD players around, and the 581ISE was no exception. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentWadia S7i direct to amp. 00. Message User. It is now the key component in my system and it is connected directly to the amplifier. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. DY11 5AL. care to share, anyone? using these to connect a Wadia 850 CD player directly to a Classe CA-201 Amp, both of which offer truly balanced operation. I have a Wadia 16 that will be available in a couple of weeks, fully serviced, new laser assembly and its been upgraded with some choice components, easily pushing an 861 all the way comes with a 3 month parts and labour. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Wadia 850 STD CD Player With 861 Upgraded Internal READ DESCRIPTION. thanks. Going thru the old posts, bass was not great on the early Mephistos, but improved with the IIx. 39. Free shipping. The new SACD player that never made it past the prototype stage, which is a pity because it would feature the new 9 series design and if the picture is anything to go by it was going to have a “proper” optical transport. Wadia 850 vs. I can't decide which to go for. Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better. Cambridge Audio 840C (no volume is a minus) 6. 11-27-2009 at 05:39pm. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. . I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. I've run them with and without preamps and concluded that CD direct will. 4 posts totali compared whit more expansive cd players and the meridian is absolutely a best buy maybe the wadia 850 id more correct in the region of medium high frequencies and the marantz model 7 more sweet but in my system -actually bryston bp25 bryston 7bst proac 3. VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A. 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?wadia 581, accuphase dp75, aero capital mkII, Mbl. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. 00 give or take some. 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. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. or Best Offer. It would be both a superb cd player and a killer SACD player. WADIA 850. Worth the price diff plus it's upgradable to the 861. Ref . Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. Prefer used. Just wanted to get some feedback on what you think would be the better player in the $2-3k (used) CD market. I'm debating between Transparent Reference Musiclink and Kimber KCAG interconnects. Miss America is asking me for a date. Hi cpark, I recently got a Wadia 850 and it's connected directly to the mono amps via balanced w/o a preamp. We did the second test at about 140 hours and it was a different story. Wadia 850. 15 responses Add your response. The Mezzos sounded as great with tubes as they did with solid state (I've previously listened to them through a Krell set-up). My price range is no more then 3500. Ok, I'm own a Wadia 860x for a while now, I'm thinking to try the Audio Aero Capitole Mark ll 24/192. Used Wadia Dac for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. I'm putting together a complete new system for exclusive CD playback. Removing a traditional preamplifier from your hifi system has undeniable sonic advantages. Powercords made some improvements. Honda Accord cd-players -- that is, one-box players in the $3500-6000. I need a short (. Wadia 850 cd player Description : In WADIA's worldview, the preamplifier is a relic of the past. Thanks for your input. The price in comparison to the other players mentioned makes it also a bargain. . Naim CDX vs. Having made a time for the demonstration I arrived, listended for a hour and was really impressed. . However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. I think the 302 came about because Pioneer discontinued the Stable Platter transport. . Using todays standards for sound and quality. $28. If you are, I'd say put a better cord on and skip the conditioner. 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. WADIA 850 cd spieler integriertem Vorverstärker Kleinanzeigen €1,950 Nov 2, 2023. 121. I know these cables are totally. I used a Electraglide and a Transparent. 4 responses Add your response. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. Used Wadia 850 CD players for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Wadia Upgrades. 5 ohm! Comparing the sound of the 850 used with the line preamplifier with it used direct into the power amplifiers, with levels matched at 1kHz, it was obvious that even a good-sounding preamp reduces the player's sense of immediacy. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. With the subwoofers off, each amp had its own pros and cons. I need a short (. If i stop the spindle manually by hand CD tray goes out normally. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,816 posts. .