Free returns. porschecab 02-16-2004 7:46am. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. He had interaction problem between his Wadia 850 and SF Line 2. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. Message User. Discussions. 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. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. The 302 has a warmer sound, the bass is tighter and deeper (this is the first thing you'll notice), and the soundstage is wider. I need a short (. OVERALL RATING: 5. 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. The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. I am in the process of replacing my MIT Z cords on both my Bryston 9B THX amp and my Wadia 850. 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. 850 mang âm thanh kiểu. 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. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. btstrg 02-02-2003 6:18pm. At the same time, the Audio Research CD 7, while not a. Anyone know any hot tweaks that work well for a 6 year old Wadia 850? Any cable recommendations?? 911mariposa 12-10-2003 9:58pm. Switch out to 381. Wadia elegantly sidesteps this problem by providing a physical output adjustment to match the Wadia 302’s output to your amplifier’s input sensitivity. My current set-up is a Wadia 850 connected directly using a pair of Cardas Golden Reference XLR to a Jeff Rowland model 10. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. When we first compared the 301 to the 860-X, the 860-X had more weight and a more sophisticated sound (less digital sounding). I guess the question isn't whether cables work, but whether they work in a given system. That should enable the 302 to work with almost any amplifier. System is GNSC modded Wadia 850 running into Goldmund amp driving Talon Audio Hawks. I can't decide which to go for. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. 39. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. Comparisons with other top flight players ( e. My price range is no more then 3500. I only audit the ML 390s but. curlysimpson 02-08-2001 1:04am. 2 2x PCM67P-J (Sync Lock) ARCAM DELTA 270 PCM69. Normally Wadias are extremely reliable, but sine CD audio-only drives become more and more scarce, ever cheaper transports are used, and I’m a little fearful for the longevity of its transport. Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. 39 was reviewed by Wes Phillips in the November 1997 issue of Stereophile. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. Same with the Accuphase, yet the Accuphase has more a natural liquid bloom, while the Esoteric K 01 has a more dynamic presence. 03-21-2002 at 08:45pm. 99. Thanks for all your help. 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. My price range is no more then 3500. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. Free shipping. I have a MJ Acoustics (REL) sub-woofer that is connected to the speaker terminals of the Vaughn via a Neutrik cable. Can anyone tell me which of these are forward sounding and in what order of "forwardness" would you. Wadia Digital Owner's Manual Compact Disc Player 861. 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. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. The original price was $3500 (US). I own the Wadia 850, and use an active. ericleung8828 - Wadia 581 ＞ Kondo M7 ＞ Chord 4000 ＞ Kharma CE3. Using todays standards for sound and quality. ejlif. 2 2x PCM67P-J (Sync Lock) ARCAM DELTA 270 PCM69. The 850 has been in our system for more than 5 years and has never experienced any sort of reliability issue. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. I am looking at buying a Wadia 301. kuro2804 04-04-2000 12:15am. WADIA 581. Posts. The 850 and 39 had strengths and weaknesses comparatively but the 390S was in a different league. 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. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 65 posts. 2 audio. Wadia 850 vs. Von Schwekert VR3Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. or Best Offer. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. The Wadia 850 with GNSC mods and the Wadia 861se without mods are both high-quality CD players from Wadia. Heard the 381 last week at my dealers showroom. 169. care to share, anyone? 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. from Japan. Modifications (a la Wadia or Great Northern Sound) didn't look worthwhile given the age of the DAC, so I eventually sold it and moved on. 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. Does anyone know of spares or a replacement mevh? Mevh used is a Teac CMK4. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. We did the second test at about 140 hours and it was a different story. or Best Offer. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. Thanks. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. Any sugg. 2. Its a good power cord but I would like to try something different. jla 09-15-2000 2:56am. basically, highly analytical and detailed. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. Description: Single-box CD player with remote control, digital-domain volume control, 32x-oversampling DigiMaster decoding software operating with 24-bit precision, and balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. Parts Only. wadia (ワディア)のデジタルオーディオの買取品目一覧ページです。wadia (ワディア)のデジタルオーディオは当店が高価買取いたします。ご不要のオーディオ機器がございましたら、是非一度当店の無料査定にお申し込みください。オーディオの買取は、高価買取日本一挑戦中のオーディオカウ. Thanks for your input. 5 Amp Magneplanars 1. . 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. Wadia's 850's from £1850, an 860 from £2400, 861's from £3400. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x DSP56004FJ50. 11-08-2000 at 02:10am . I only audit the ML 390s but. I prefer the Meridian 508. 7 QR (i switch between the two from time to time) I've spent a lot of time and MONEY(ask my wife) in putting this system together and I'm very happy with the result. Prefer used. Nov 07, 2000The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. DcS P8i 4. 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. There's a list of fake models somewhere. The speaker cable is Res. Its definitely a more advanced player. 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 am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. The only amp I know of thats worth the price of admission. Every time. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Or you might go to and contact them for the same question. Wadia 860x vs Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 24/192? what's up everybody, I need some opinon. Pound for pound, the 830 was a better machine (and an infinately better value). 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I'm using B&W N-803 speakers and a Wadia 850 CD player run directly into a Classe CA-201 amp. 33H monoblocks. Unit comes with analog outputs only ( XLRs/RCAs ) with built in Volume control. CD players only, no mods, right out of the box. Thanks for all your help. Given my success with other X-Series S/R products, I think I will audition the new S/R Res. So what's going on? When a cd is inside, if I light the unit on, it plays it directly (and always extremely well). Extra 5% off with coins. I have my own idea's about such, but want to hear your inputs before I add my two cents. The "leaky" nature of the Wadia's DigiMaster anti-imaging filter can be seen in fig. I think the 302 came about because Pioneer discontinued the Stable Platter transport. 31dBFS (16-bit data). Tenemos la selección más grande y las mejores ofertas en Reproductores y grabadoras de CD 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. And I prefer when it plays music. 25Volts까지 조절 가능 아날로그 출력: XLR/RCA 전력소비량: 25WML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. I know these cables are totally different. This discussion. Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. A digital volume control is included. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. 99. . These do not work in mine. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x Motorola DSP. Briefly, the circuitry is housed in a black-anodized. WADIA 521. Back in my bass-player days in the 1970s, I used to do a regular cabaret gig, providing musical support for sundry British stand-up comic acts. A used 850 will open quite some skies for you and your system! It's technology isn't outdated and spare parts probably are in stock if needed. The elimination of the preamp made a dramatic improvement. Ugh! what a mess Victoria BC. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Replacement for WADIA 23 Radio CD Player Laser Head Optical Pick-ups Repair Parts . But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. My price range is no more then 3500. . Used Wadia Dac for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. lpquick 05-28-2003. Prefer used. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. They are strictly budget players and not in the Classe's class sonically. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. Remote codes from other models of Wadia, like 16 and 22 completely not work on wadia 21. VRDS CMK-4-a –. J English Super Member. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 2. $6,499. Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. 00. Report Comment. The leads are probably clipped onto the driver, just remember which color wire goes where. The 861 in an absolute sense can not be considered to be very fluid or supple, but with careful tuning and component matching, it can be. 5 Wadia 850, departure from linearity (2dB/vertical div. 99. 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. . Expand all. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. . The 850 that I reviewed a while ago also fell in the “suspect” camp. DCLINGQI Store. 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 listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Our wadia 850 has died Some triage has found the 2 step laser drive cog has no teeth left. Owners of the 860x can upgrade to the 861 for the 500. I got the Ref Level Mod from GNSC. Newest first; Oldest first; mrfastguy250aol. Can I directly connect a Wadia 850 to a Spectral DMA 150 without using a Spectral pre-amp? I understand that the Spectral pre-amp give very current output (upto 1 amp) and a maixinum voltage of 100v peak for the power-amp. But after the statement upgrade to the Wadia, the Acuphase isn't even in the same ballpark, IMHO in my system. Was: $6,999. Also using isolation bearings, sandbags on top, and Foundation Research LC-1 power conditioner. 99. However, the Wadia 302 is current. 7, which shows the spectrum of the player's output while it decodes 16-bit data representing a. Rollerblocks, more detail, silence generally. or Best Offer. Wadia may be the best "oversampler" available now, and dCS the best "upsampler". 2000, and was designated the . Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. Honda Accord cd-players -- that is, one-box players in the $3500-6000. I have a Nordost El Dorado on there right now. 239. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. or Best Offer. That was until I matched it with the Perreaux 200iP, and hello here it was in all its glory, not only was it bigger, both in width and height, but it was much more. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. Richard Baynton. a few characterists emerge: the Wadia has tremendous. Free shipping. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. By the way, the CD55 sounds better than the CD50. I use a Wadia 850 to drive the X150 and my Audio Physic Virgos. Of course with the Wadia combo you get a great transport included. Heard better soundstaging and depth with no loss of slam, going the direct route. 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. May 29, 2023. The two faceplate buttons don't work (open/close & play). 11A or 12's (or maybe Cary's 805C). Thanks for your inputs. 00. 11-08-2000 at 01:47pm . Strength: Upgradeable, styling, sound is very real and involving after upgrades. Although very clean, quiet, and with remote, the sound of Line 2 is not as musical as either JPL or Unison Research Mystery One that I owned. . In fact, I have been hooked on Wadia products for nearly 9 years. Wadia 861 CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-3. Hi Jfrech, I'll be sending my Wadia 850 out to Steve after the holidays. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentWhat is better?- wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+dac. 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. 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. My Prem. ARCAM DELTA 110. Wadia Sound. Wadia 850 cd player Description : In WADIA's worldview, the preamplifier is a relic of the past. 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. They can take a while to break-in but well worth the wait. $6,299. The choice for the Copland was also a design-decision, because the fabulous Electrocompaniet lokks a little bit strange. 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. View entire discussion. But after the 301 was fully broken in, the two players were very close, and the slight. Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. Cambridge Audio 840C (no volume is a minus) 6. A friend of mine here in Houston has a Wadia 850, from my recollection, it sounded a little "warmer" than my modded SB3. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Specifically in the bass. Business seller information. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. 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. #2. . 00. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. 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. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and dr. Since then I've been using the 850 with a. CD also drives directly 4 Entec subwoofers. 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. To my ear, I liked the sound of the S/R A/C Master Coupler better and it is about a fifth of the price. uncleseven - Wadia 861SE ＞ Nagra MPA-RCMI Int. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. It was in the palpability of images that the Wadia scored—big time. My speakers. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. Naim CDX vs. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia. or Best Offer. Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588. 00 give or take some. 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. 11 watchersI am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. care to share, anyone? help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. I had a GNSC modified 27ix for about 6 years, and the 9 series. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Prefer used. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. It powers on, the display is clear but the CD tray did. 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. Delete. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 3 4x SAA7321 (2/ch) ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 5 2x PCM67PJ (Sync Lock) ARYE CX-7 PCM1738. To make it short, 5 Stars for Electrocompaniet and Copland, 4 Stars for the Wadia and 3,5 for the Jadis. . Sure there are differences with players costing MULTIPLES of what this player costs (e. . Edit. Wadia Digital CD Player 850. 99. Both are top-notch reference level line-stages and the DAC in the Director competes with seperate DACs I have reviewed that cost around 3K to 7K in it's performance. Great Northern Sound Co. 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. Category: Digital The Wadia 922/931/270SE with extensive modifications by Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound has been at the center of my system for. Where's muh custom non cogging brushless motor, rigid bridge, maglev laser sled, and alloy turn table platter WADIA 830 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 850 2 x PCM1702 WADIA 860 4 x PCM1702 . $28. USD $22999. Used Wadia for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Newest first; Oldest first; crm-linc52ba. 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. 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. 33V RMS, this measured at both the balanced and unbalanced jacks. Huge. 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. or Best Offer. 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. I had made the decision to buy a Meridian 588 as my single play CD player. Mr. The Wadia 850 remote control requires three type&M batteries, which you will find in the accessories kit. 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. Looking for commentary on the new BAT player vs Wadia's 850. Prefer used. THe B&Ws are good speakers, but tend to be a little hot in the treble, and closed off in the mids. Only two of the single unit players that I auditioned were significantly better than the Classe. I managed to get a great Wadia 850, again second hand, and this was wonderful but there was something still missing. More Wadia Reviews. I only audit the ML 390s but. . The Wadia 850 with GNSC mods and the Wadia 861se without mods are both high-quality CD players from Wadia. . 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. It followed Wadia's long-held belief of bypassing the pre-amp. WOW!!! That is all that needs to be said about these cables. dennis_the_menace 06-19-2010 5:46pm. The Sony Xa7es which was much more musical, And The Wadia 850, that I finally bought, which was more musical and more dynamic. Wadia was at the forefront of high-end digital audio playback. . Copy Comment URL; Report Comment; I own a Wadia 301 and used to own an 850. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 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. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around $3800-4000. Thiel 7. 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.