My brother-in-law lives in Windsor and I saw that the Audiovenue had a second hand Kav 300i in stock. If you want to keep things simple, try a good power cord. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. bh5767 (35,024). Which do you think would make for a wiser choice? hifinut 12-22-2001 12:22am. Hi cpark, I recently got a Wadia 850 and it's connected directly to the mono amps via balanced w/o a preamp. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. I used to own a Wadia 850 and regretfully sold it because I got caught up in the Audio Aero hype and just had to buy a Capitole 24/192. I also used B&W Silver Signatures driven by a Pass Labs Aleph 3. Mr. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . 11-08-2000 at 01:47pm . What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. The Wadia CD players have leaky filters with a lot of aliasing: Wadia 850 CD player Measurements part 2 Wadia owners who don't intend to use an analog. Comparisons with other top flight players ( e. randalleron 10-10-2000 3:03pm 5 responses Add your responseI run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. btstrg 02-02-2003 6:18pm. 35. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. At 25kg it was a back-breaking effort. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x DSP56004FJ50. 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 do like the SACD feature of my SA-60. I guess the question isn't whether cables work, but whether they work in a given system. $6,299. S. 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. 850 with GNSC mods and a Wadia 861. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Pages: 21. Open kimono time! what is in the Wadia?! Some company. Resolution Audio Opus 21+GNSC mods 3. I need a short (. ytt - Wadia 7 + 9 16. 8 cabled whith kimber select 1120 balanced-the difference where too subtle for the price. to service your model 21. Details. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Pioneer 100 Cd. But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. Jun 27, 2023 Wadia Upgrades. I have heard the older Wadia Dac's and I agree with the above. 99. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. 5 volts. Pre-Owned. The 850 has unbalanced and balanced outputs and can drive any amplifier directly. . Miss America is asking me for a date. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. 00. 00. I'm looking for a new CD player to replace my ayre cx7. Against the No. item 7 Vintage Wadia 860 CD Player With Remote Control And Power Cable Maintained Vintage Wadia 860 CD Player With. The price in comparison to the other players mentioned makes it also a bargain. Wadia 850 CD player Page 4. Sep 17, 2004. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. 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. That's almost all that I can do. 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. 14 posts total. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. or Best Offer. Two problems surfaced: first it would cut out on playing. 00. The elimination of the preamp made a dramatic improvement. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. $137. Delete. care to share, anyone? 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. It followed Wadia's long-held belief of bypassing the pre-amp. Has anybody had any listening experience comparing the analog output of the Sony to a high quality line stage vs. I know these cables are totally. $7,124. Weakness: None yet apparant. Sony Kss In Home Audio Cd Players & Recorders. porschecab 02-16-2004 7:46am. Sure there are differences with players costing MULTIPLES of what this player costs (e. The Wadia 850 was auditioned in a system featuring primarily Thiel CS6 loudspeakers driven by a pair of Mark Levinson No. 11-17-2000 at 02:14am . 01) Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-06-10, 15:52:04 (129. 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. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. . Having made a time for the demonstration I arrived, listended for a hour and was really impressed. from 162873222I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. . DcS P8i 4. 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). 12 watchers. Anyone know any hot tweaks that work well for a 6 year old Wadia 850? Any cable recommendations?? 911mariposa 12-10-2003 9:58pm. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. Delete. Specifically in the bass. 00 and the 860x retails for 7450. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. , right channel dashed). At the same time, the Audio Research CD 7, while not a. 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. . Save up to 20% when you buy more. I am thinking of a Merlin VSM-M/w BAM but I have friends who have cautioned me that the speaker essentially prefers more tube than solid state (amp). So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. I won't go into specifics, because we didn't have it available to A/B. Discussions. . I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. I would like to try the wadia at about the same price range. 99. Kiseki Purple Heart N. 2 audio. 85 shipping. Setting aside the 850, this was the most "musical" of the machines that I tested; while the Krell was a bit more detailed (and only a. USD $22999. I too was in your shoes about a year ago wanting to upgrade my EAD DSP-7000 and T-1000. I used Coincident CST's. 03-21-2002 at 08:45pm. 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. It powers on, the display is clear but the CD tray did. Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. The speaker cables are Monster MI. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Powercords made some improvements. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. 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. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588. Let me know if any of you have recommendations here. Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. In a nutshell, the Wadia 830, 301, and 302 are evolutionary upgrades to their product line of budget CD players. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia. I've also experimented with an ARC LS-25 pre in the chain. Pound for pound, the 830 was a better machine (and an infinately better value). . The original price was $3500 (US). 5QR. music, then silence, then music would come back in, second, the disc drawer now won't open. I only audit the ML 390s but. The world's largest high-end audio community. Removing a traditional preamplifier from your hifi system has undeniable sonic advantages. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD Krell HTS 7. It was in the palpability of images that the Wadia scored—big time. I only audit the ML 390s but. 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. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. I can't decide which to go for. I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. The 850 that I reviewed a while ago also fell in the “suspect” camp. Avoid touching anything from the surround inwards. I recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Looking for natural (neutral). EAN. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. . ARCAM DELTA 110. I'm debating between Transparent Reference Musiclink and Kimber KCAG interconnects. Oct 1, 2013 #75 Just had to toss my first player in a long time, a Denon. any thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. Most people that don't really like the "high-end digital sound" usually love the 302. g. 99. However, the CD55 also is a very high quality piece. 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. My system: Wadia 850 Sony 333ES SACD changer Wadia 150 A to D converter Pass Labs X-150 Cable is all Syn. 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. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. Worth the price diff plus it's upgradable to the 861. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. Great Northern Sound Co. 39. 70) I was wondering how the Wadia 8 and WT2000 transports differ from the Wadia 7, technically-speaking. lmb. 4s. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentHas 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? Thanks in advance. Naim CDX vs. Copy Comment URL; Report Comment;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. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Wadia 850 STD CD Player With 861 Upgraded Internal READ DESCRIPTION. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. Yes, I've had it modified, but every time I send it to Steve for something, I get it back sounding better than ever. Joined 2004. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. Used Wadia for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860. But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. 00. Power Cord for wadia 850. Newest first; Oldest first; rtn1. 4 x PCM1702U + Motorola DSP. However, the Wadia 302 is current. Only two of the single unit players that I auditioned were significantly better than the Classe. 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 . He had interaction problem between his Wadia 850 and SF Line 2. Much better player all around. The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. 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 850 has been in our system for more than 5 years and has never experienced any sort of reliability issue. I am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. . 11A or 12's (or maybe Cary's 805C). 66 posts totalHow 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 am shipping a Wadia 850 and some have told me there is a transit screw on the bottom to lock the transport. 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. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. In my system the ayre sounds a bit forward and cold, and am looking for more of a warm analogue like sound. #2. Free shipping. 00 and is available now for $2,999. or Best Offer. Thanks for all your help. Worcestershire. jfrech. 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. Opens in a new window or tab. Current source is Naim CD5. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. Delete. 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. or Best Offer. I had a Wadia 861B going direct with a Art Audio PX-25, Verity Audio Fidelio speakers, Silver Audio interconects and speaker cable, Shunyata Python power cords. 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. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Opens in a new window or tab. 3V에서 4. or Best Offer. i'm thinking of replacing my 10 yr old wadia 850 by a benchmark dac 1 and an oppo transport. 2 18. Our wadia 850 has died Some triage has found the 2 step laser drive cog has no teeth left. But after the 301 was fully broken in, the two players were very close, and the slight. OhmAudio €2,650 10% Sep 13, 2021. Just a cd player, amp and speakers. We did the second test at about 140 hours and it was a different story. 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. As for the 302 vs 301. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. Finally I agree with YOU that a WADIA is the player to go when it comes to Red Book CDs!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. Wadia's 850's from £1850, an 860 from £2400, 861's from £3400. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. With the subwoofers off, each amp had its own pros and cons. 5. 25Volts까지 조절 가능 아날로그 출력: XLR/RCA 전력소비량: 25WML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 00. Wadia was at the forefront of high-end digital audio playback. or Best Offer. Stunning detail, soundstage beyond and outside the speaker placement. 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). As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. Does not apply. 07-01-2002 at 01:12am . I use the player driving my amplifier directly, and eliminating the preamp definately increases the immediacy of the sound, and provides excellent microdynamics. Also consider maple platforms and brass footers from Mapleshade. Whatever you do, don't get the fake shiz I. 10). Using todays standards for sound and quality. 00. I can't decide which to go for. What is better?- wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+dac. 99. coffeebean - Wadia 850 Basic 15. I refer readers to that review for a full description of the processor's technology and functionality. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. Phone: 07365123888. Just wanted to get some feedback on what you think would be the better player in the $2-3k (used) CD market. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. I need a short (. CanadaPlease Like and Subscribe 🙏Appreciate and I am forever grateful for any s. 1: Wadia 7, Wadia 8, Wadia WT2000 Transports: How Do They Differ? (7. Great deals on Wadia CD Players & Recorders. 13 posts total. 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. 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. 24. Posts. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. care to share, anyone? help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. Wadia Digital CD Player 850. 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. or Best Offer. . Can anyone tell me which of these are forward sounding and in what order of "forwardness" would you. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check out the differences. The GNSC mods on the Wadia 850 are aftermarket modifications that may enhance its performance. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. 39. 239. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. I really liked the impressive bass, detail and soundstage it delivered, but just recently found a CAT Ultimate used and purchased it. basically, highly analytical and detailed. 33V RMS, this measured at both the balanced and unbalanced jacks. In comparison to the path via my AUDIO RESEARCH SP 14 this is a MUCH better solution. Details. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Its a good power cord but I would like to try something different. ¡Compra con confianza. I would like to keep the budget around 400. 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 flashed back on those days when I recently watched Fierce Creatures, the John Cleese/Jamie Lee Curtis/Kevin Kline/Michael Palin vehicle, on satellite. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 29 posts. Ref. Great Northern Sound Co. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. . I think the 302 came about because Pioneer discontinued the Stable Platter transport. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860. I have an 850 remote. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Naim CDX vs. WADIA 850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER GENERAL OPERATION Turning on the Wadia 850 Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch to the ON position. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. 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. I own the Wadia 850, and use an active. 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. $6,499. WADIA 521. 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. So what's going on? When a cd is inside, if I light the unit on, it plays it directly (and always extremely well). the Wadia. In my system the 860 is much more resolving w/ or w/o a preamp. Details; Discussions;怀念 Wadia 581 CD/SACD 播放器. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. I need a short (. Thiel 7. 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. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. 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. Parts Only. Thanks for your inputs. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. 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. My understanding is that they are not the easiest/most cooperative to deal with. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 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. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. +++++ Just looked at your system page. $28. Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. reimyo777 (1,449) 100%. digital domain volume control -- so subtracting the cost of decent preamp, say a Krell KRC 3 ($3200)brings well down into the "Accord" range. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. Wadia 850 vs. care to share, anyone? 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. While the newer Wadia models might be better I can easily recommend any Wadia player. com I prefer the CD55 to the Wadia 850. 10-20-2007 at 12:48pm. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. 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. Sony Cd Jukebox. Wadia Intuition 01 Geïntegreerde Versterker / DAC, 2 x 190 Watt, New, Sale. My question is, Did anyone had any. Amp ＞ JMR Offrande Signature 17. The 581 was available as the 581 Basic (no digital inputs. I've decided to replace my aging wadia 850 by a sony 5400es. 5. My current set-up is a Wadia 850 connected directly using a pair of Cardas Golden Reference XLR to a Jeff Rowland model 10. High End Wadia 850 CD-Payer / Pass Aleph 0S. 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. . care to share, anyone? SA-60 ver Wadia 850? I have an Esoteric SA-60 and am very pleased with its performance but would like a player with a digital input. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Tube Cd Player. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. $6,499. Thanks!! John. I opted not to. I know these cables are totally different. Mark Levinson 390SSystem is GNSC modded Wadia 850 running into Goldmund amp driving Talon Audio Hawks. 00 give or take some. It shares much with its more expensive brothers, but differs in a few ways to reduce production costs. I had made the decision to buy a Meridian 588 as my single play CD player. 2. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys.