Copy Comment URL; Report CommentThe Wadia 25 DAC has similar overall characteristics as the 861 CD player, but the two deviate in important aspects. Wadia 860X. Remote control for Wadia CD player Applicable model: WADIA 16 Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. Best wadia, pre, amp & speaker combination you ever heard. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. Download Table of Contents. 2) Krell. qdraw 03-09-2001 9:29pm. Bottom line- if auditioning these speakers, unless they are fully broken in, you may be disappointed, because they do hit a. Wadia 830 laser impossible to source? My beloved wadia 830 laser finally called it quits. The Lev 39 is a 6 year old design,. 05-29-2008 at 06:21am . 03-10-2001 at 02:29am . Well, I'm planning to buy a really nice CDP suited for my TAD horn system at a time. 6 responses Add your response. Preamplification: Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and Adcom GFP-750 line stages, Sonic Frontiers Phono-1 phono preamp. Of units out there, I think the Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport is pretty cool using the Philips CDPRO2 mechanism, a top-loader with the magnetic puck. 9 responses Add your response. himiguel. . Oh,and Audioquest cables. ¥4,500 Aug 11, 2023. MSRP Price: Ikemi $. Thanks!! John. LP @ 300Hz 18dB/octave, HP @ 450Hz 12 dB/octave. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. It also features truly balanced, dual differential output and 4 x Burr-Brown PCM-1702 DAC chips. Thanks, but this looks to be a bit out of my price range, $8,000 for the 250i & 6K for the. I ve A/B a few other players including cheap SACD players and nothing comes close. The head-to-head comparison of the specs are quite interesting. Nothing else in the signal path but everything is powered thru a PS Audio Premier power conditioner. . Digital sources --Wadia 830 CD player, Logitech Transporter music server, Apple iMac OS 10. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. Wadia digital information and operation manual compact disc player 830 (15 pages). Now, the soundstage of all my rigs feels a little underwhelming. 24, Wadia 830, Micromega and a few others. 05-09-2002 at 03:38pm . The Teac drivees that Wadia uses are definitely superior. was it a black s. Not sure how this will be on my system. I run my digital cable box and a really cheap DVD into my Wadia 830 (modified by Great Northern Sound) using the Wadia s digital input. It would be my "end it all" source and enable me to finish my dynamic system for good, unless the L3000 lust starts up again. Nordost Blue Heaven bi-wire cables into ML SL-3 speakers. ive talked to steve huntley at great northern sound on the phone--an ex wadia employee and now the number one wadia modder in the world. No SACD, but focus on best possible CD replay. ¥4,500 Aug 11, 2023. . 5. 6. Thanks in advance for any and all imput! itsalldark 12-02-2001 4:03pm. 24. Classified: FOR SALE - Wadia 581 SE asking for $6500. For instance a Wadia 830 for under 2k or willing to spend a bit more for say a 861 if its worth it. Product SKU: 35139. Speaker for Bryston 4B-ST and Wadia 830. the wadia 830 is one of the best deals in hifi cdps and i love mine. The keywords are a relaxed, easy presentation with a DEEP soundstage and really explosive dynamics against a background as black as I haveI've narrowed my search for a cd player down to either the Naim 3. About $2,800. Before that, I'd been perfectly content with the "good for the. 4 responses Add your response. The first round of orders is now sold out, but Vinnie is taking orders for the next round of production. 13 posts total. The improvments of this upgrade was in my opinion bigger than the leap I got when I replaced my Wadia 830 with the 861. This is the CMK-54Xt pioneer stable platter version. In my system, which is shockingly similar (SL-3s, Krell KAV-250, C-J PV10), the 830 was an addition to the Sony DVD player that had replaced my 20-bit Adcom changer. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentWadia 830,Pass Aleph 3,and Avalon Arcus. (I also listen to an arcam 92. 3) Sony. Page 18 The Wadia 270 can be programmed to play the tracks on a CD in a particular order. . Wadia 830 là một trong những serie đầu đọc thế hệ mới nhất của hãng Wadia danh tiếng. III, Placette Remote Volume Control. FOR SALE: Wadia 830 CD Player: CD Players & Transports: The Wadia gave a more transparent view into the recorded image, though it could occasionally sound just a bit strident. Forget about upsampling, but in truth you don t. The Wadia had a well defined and stable soundstage where I could hear every instrument distinctly no matter the music. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. The keywords are a relaxed, easy presentation with a DEEP soundstage and really explosive dynamics against a background as black as I have857 euro. Hi all need some advice. As you may or may not know, the Genesis digital lens is s. Sign In Upload. The difference will move your entire system a small but profound step closer to the real thing. In my case I sold my Wadia 830 in favor of the DAC, which IMO is top-shelf, and very analog sounding. Joined: 5/12/05 Messages: 2. " "While the VL-3 is on the cool side of neutral, this fortunately does not result in an analytical character. discoverer - Wadia 2000 Mk II 14. I'm putting together a complete new system for exclusive CD playback. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. J English Super Member. Then these suggestions go completely out the window. I bought a Wadia! This particular one is the Wadia 830, and has been modified by GNSC. Finally, with the sale of my snowmobiles, I have the cash to pull the trigger. 5. I added the Musical Design DAC 1A-20 processor and was amazed at how much more dynamic the sound was and how the musical interpretation of the. It features not only digital outputs, but also digital inputs which lets you access its DAC and the Wadia magic algorithm with other components (streamers, HDD players etc). Product: Wadia 830 CD Player; Black; Remote. Mar 07, 2004. TL1 trance port owner manual Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. Fully loaded it costs over $50,000. and finally I've done it. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. 4217 tel 734. 2 x PCM1702-K + Motorola DSP. . Every time. How does a new Oppo compare to an older Wadia that would sell used for the same price range as the new BDP-83SE. Similar Products Used: Acarian Black Orpheus bi-wire, MIT MH750 series 3. Wadia. . he said that wadia really doesnt want you to know that the 830 is not too far off from its newer siblings the 301 and 302. Pressing the Invert keyon the remote control will cause the Wadia 830 to invert phase; pressing it again will switch the phase back to normal. In my opinion Steve Huntley and his guys at GNSC have. But I have 301 and before that I had 830. The greatest strength is how it portrays music above all else. Listed. So I'm not saying you should believe everything you read in professional reviews or even any of it, but here is an example where a reviewer stated. there is not much info at the web. First Watt F1 Available reconditioned for about $1,900. Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment. The Wadia 830 is an excellent CD player, in my opinion, and worthy of a Class A rating. significant upgrade without breaking the bank, look at a Wadia. rmva. Next, there was the original Simaudio Moon Eclipse, and the Oracle, and the Wadia 861, and. Similar Products Used: A lot of small speakers in the sub $5,000 range, eg. I was frankly surprised at how well it does. For you who do not know this stuff, I must say that I need a very very snooth sounding CDP analog sound. Thanks. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. All Cardas Golden Reference interconnects,. I really like some aspects about it, such as resolution of the fine harmonic structure of instruments, deep bass, and a strength (slam?) that refuses to let music be ignored. The 850 has unbalanced and balanced outputs and can drive any amplifier directly. & it gained the most attention from us!. This setup allows for the use of balanced and unbalanced connections simultaneously. Wadia. Features the highly regarded Pioneer PD-S505 Stable Platter mechanism. C. Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cable. A Wadia 830 can be found used for $ 2000. Wadia 830 CDP Subito €1,400 Apr 17, 2022 Subito Wadia Wt-3200 Subito €1,500 Apr 17, 2022 Subito Dac Wadia 121 Subito €550 8% Oct 27, 2023 Subito DAC WADIA 12 Subito €600 Sep 23, 2023 Subito Wadia 12. Wadia. What can I say? I simply love this amp. 00. Any affordable SACD-Players whose SACD-Layer-Playback can outplay the CD-Layer on my Wadia 830? The best deal would probably be a used 581? The Wadia 830 was replaced by the 301 which has now been replaced by the 302 (which is essentially the same as the 301, except that it's based on a Phillips mechanism because Pioneer is no longer providing OEM quantities of the stable platter mechanism). 7 Andyr-assisted bi-amp and modifications with electronic bass/mid crossover (Bryston). Used with B&W 802 speakers and Wadia 830 CD. 239. Digital source: Wadia 830 CD player. Wadia 830? I would like to know if somebody could advice me wich one to buy? What do you prefere, what do you think have the best sound, I am talking about normal cd's not SACD's. Voltage: 120V. Wadia Wadia16 catalog Wadia tube 6929 Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. Both are a decade old and I'm wondering whether this makes sense. . Oh,and Audioquest cables. For you who do not know this stuff, I must say that I need a very very snooth sounding CDP analog sound. So I'm considering adding a matching tube preamplifier and I am currently. Analog source: VPI TNT Mk. Wadia Digital will not pay for loss of use or inconvenience caused by. 20. MSRP Price: Ikemi $3500, Wadia $3250-$4000 depending on options Transport: Ikemi - proprietary design from the $20k Sondek CD12 (regarded as best CD player in the world). Wadia. This being said, both units are terrific and it will really be a matter of personal taste and system synergy. Prior to this recent purchase, I was running RWA Signature 30. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. 03-21-2002 at 08:45pm. Although I’d originally purchased my Logitech Transporter in late 2008 as a streaming network music player and DAC ($1999 USD, when last available), I’d largely relegated it to Internet Radio streaming, and continued to use my Wadia 830 CD player as my primary music source for the next two years, due to my preference for the Wadia’s. I've seen the Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 selling for just under your $1500 minimum, and it was Stereophile Class A in its time. What's great about this unit is its digital. 02 The Channel Island would be the 200 The Acoustic Reality would be the 1001My system is a Wadia 830 CD player, Proceed AVP and AMP 5, Martin Logan Quests, Aerius i's (Upgraded from PSB Stratus Gold i's) and a Velodyne HGS 12 sub. Pound for pound, the 830 was a better machine (and an infinately better value). 00 plus shipping! wire/email transfer preferred, or Bank draft/Money Order. Wadia 830 CD Player Ser:0830804338 This discussion. 00. I had a Wadia 830, and called Wadia with the same questions. San Diego, CA. Unless you are looking to mod any of these. . Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x Motorola DSP. Wadia with or without a preamp ? Technical and Subjective experience and impressions. Research how much Wadia 830 is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. Sony SCD-1 1. Been a long time since I’ve listened to the two players mentioned, and never heard either going direct. But the most improtant (though still small) diffrence for me was how the 850 more delicately revealed Donohoes's pedaling of bass notes at the reprise of the big syncopated tune in the work's concluding Allegro. CD Player Wadia 830 Operation Manual. WADIA 27 PCM1702 WADIA 830 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 850 2 x PCM1702 WADIA 860 4 x PCM1702 . I really like some aspects about it, such as resolution of the fine harmonic structure of instruments, deep bass, and a strength (slam?) that refuses to let music be ignored. The modifications were pretty. I searched for a replacement CD player for my Marantz CD-72 with a Forte Model 50 DAC. I am thinking about connecting directly to a power amp, and would like to know thoughts and experiences. WADIA 581. The Wadia's error correction was good—the player produced no glitches in its analog output until track 32 of the Pierre Verany Test CD, which has 1. ¥11,800 Jun 18, 2023. 471 Sophomore Member Author; Share; Posted October 7, 2009. . I am looking to replace my cd player. Wadia 581 Disc Player chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. Oh,and Audioquest cables. At the moment I'm using an Ah!Njoe Tjoeb 4000 fully optioned. 09-18-2007 at 10:54am. also which do you think would sound better with my system. Serial Number: 083 080 1434. Wadia 830 (used)- seems to have great reviews with few detractors, reliable, but no local Wadia dealer around me? Cary 303 - listened to a used one at my dealer. Lasereinheit für Wadia CD 302 NEU €49 Dec 15, 2021. System for reference (2) Threshold S-550e Amps Parasound HCA 2205a Bryston 10B Crossover Threshold T-2 PreAmp (for Analog) Lexicon DC-2 (for Digital) Wadia 830 CD Pioneer 47a DVD Tanberg 3001a FM Tuner Infinity RS-1b Towers, RS-3b Towers, RS-1a, Delta Center SpeakersWadia 830,Pass Aleph 3,and Avalon Arcus. 3 to sound great in the showroom with the Wadia 830 and Plinius 8150, I bought all three pieces. It helped the sound of my old Wadia WT2000 transport into the Wadia 64. Voltage: 120V. This Wadia player has an. I know I can bypass the Krell preamp, but at this time, I only have balanced interconnects and the. Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp? As you know, both of these players have volume control. While sharing nearly the same footprint as my 830, it’s twice as high. Can anyone help with some sort of comparison? Thanks! Trying to not go over $1500 and would really prefer closer to $1000. Which would sonically pair better going direct into a Proceed Amp 2: Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830? Speakers are Revel F30’s. The CH I1 starts at $38,000. Sun - Wadia 2000 + Digilink 40 13. Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cable. More than I bargained for, certainly. . . Delete. Linn vs. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. The test tells me that Wadia 830 has quite an analog but a little bassy sound, Meridien 508-24bit is exciting with tighter bass than YBA CD3 but none can beat the YBA in vocal & details! However, the YBA sounded a little too thin & cold in compare with Wadia & Meridien. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. Some of us attempted to validate that course of action by comparing the output of an iPod/Wadia/DAC trio to the source data played on excellent CDPs, finding it either vary close or, in my case, the same. readymix. Oh,and Audioquest cables. VRDS CMK-4-a – KSS-240A. Now working with Steve was a pleasure. I actually don't see many people using Wadia at all. What were the sonic improvements from the mods and was it worth the cost? tclipse 03-20-2002 11:35pm. Product: Wadia 830 CD Player; Black; Remote. Remote control for Wadia CD player Applicable model: WADIA 16 Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. Thanks, Mark. This are just my impressions on a Wadia 830 build and engineering. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 59 posts. 10,523. But I didn’t really expect it to best the F1 for my system (balanced outs from the Wadia) and listening tastes (detail and. BAT VKD5 or Wadia 830. The Wadia 830 CD player has been around for quite a while, but one like this, in excellent condition and relatively low hours, is hard to find. Wadia 830 CD player REL Storm III sub Cables are Kimber KCAG interconnects and 8TC speaker cables. With about a $2000 budget, any suggestions please. I am considering Bryston, Classe and Krell. The improvments of this upgrade was in my opinion bigger than the leap I got when I replaced my Wadia 830 with the 861. . Voltage: 120V. CD players only, no mods, right out of the box. 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. Ad any thing else in t he chain detracts from the sound quality, from very litlle to alot depending on what you have added. Wadia 830 and Ultech UCD-100 CD players handled discs, and everything was wired up with JPS Superconductor 2 cables, single-ended upstream of the VAC and balanced from there on. Mine is at the K level (there is a newer upgrade I do not have). Newest first; Oldest first; nhtran. The greatest strength is how it portrays music above all else. Page 21 795 Highland Drive Ann Arbor MI 48108 734. Nothing else in the signal path but everything is powered thru a PS Audio Premier power conditioner. This criticism don't prevents me from rating 5 stars. The head-to-head comparison of the specs are quite interesting. I am running a pair of Talon Audio Hawks with a Pass Aleph 3 amp and Wadia 830. beemer. Back then, I concentrated on the Wadia's resolution and accuracy, which both improved the system directly and. AudiophilePhil, Nov 11, 2006. Category: Digital listening mainly to jazz, using ed manns "have no fear" as a reference disc,i compared it to the rotel 991ae(discontinued),i immediately,(break-in time approx. Wadia digital owner's manual compact disc player 861 (21. I still live with my Wadia 830 and love the sound. v upgrade. I am looking to upgrade from a Wadia 830 CD player. I have a Wadia 830 and added an Ayre QB9 to my system 18 months ago. Hi-rez files sound really good. I started my testing with a comparison of the Krell & 830. . Appeared very smooth & musical on monitor audio speakers. 861 cd player pdf manual download. Previously I used two Proceeds, most recently the CDD. Which would sonically pair better going direct into a Proceed Amp 2: Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830? Speakers are Revel F30’s. Ordered mine from TTVJ. The 10 I have coming today is the final production run. Wadia 830 CD Player with 4 x Burr-Brown PCM-1702 DACs and Pioneer Stable Platter mechanism. Canada. Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Very good condition with minimal. yanomami 08-31-2001 8:36am. readymix 02-04-2001 1:48am. I agree with the previous posting although I haven't used the new Sidewinder which replaced the $395 list Mamba. The keywords are a relaxed, easy presentation with a DEEP soundstage and really explosive dynamics against a background as black as I haveSony SCD 777 vs. . Likes. ejlif. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. . Optional boards are available to provide the 850 with digital inputs (two BNC coaxial, one ST-optical, one TosLink optical) and digital outputs (one BNC, one ST-optical). . I'm putting together a complete new system for exclusive CD playback. I have a pair of Silverline Sonata that I want to use with one of these amps. I am looking to upgrade from a Wadia 830 CD player. 18 posts total. Better for classical than rock music. davidbrown 10-08-2000 4:53pm. not even on wadias. 2d - Arcam CD23 The ML had the best presentation by far, it is technically simply purrrfect. Wadia 830 CDP Subito €1,400 Apr 17, 2022. I. Wadia 830 CD Player Canuck Audio Mart CA$1,900 Mar 3, 2023. Wadia 16 CD Player CK Audio SGD 4,800 Aug 31, 2023. I cannot think of a better match for my Audio Physic Virgos and the in combination with the 850 the X150 is stunning. 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. Would very much like to know which of the following single box CD Players you have found from your listening experience to have the most warmth, but yet maintain strong clarity and imaging:I have a Wadia 830 cd player, currently connected to a Krell integrated and Aerial Acoustic 6bs. They faxed the instructions to me. Thanks. Wadia 830 CD 8. What a joke! I have been very spectacle about internet buying but recently bought a satellite TV system privately from an ebay contact. VRDS CMK-3. 4 x PCM1702U + Motorola DSP. Details. I agree with the previous posting although I haven't used the new Sidewinder which replaced the $395 list Mamba. Using todays standards for sound and quality. WADIA 850. Thank you! vdosc 04-04-2010 4:04pm. The Wadia is large and hefty (cumbersome to me at 18 x 20 x 3-3/8 weighing 25 lbs) while the DS Jr has a more manageable size of 17 x 14 x 2-3/4 and weight of 18 lbs (advantage DS Jr) – of note though is that Wadia’s size (I think) is driven by the ability to stack the DAC with other components from the same family i. My Wadia 861 was modified from Steve Huntley a few weeks ago. Signature 30 New for $1,400. The Wadia 830 CD delivered exceptionally high sound quality, squeezing just about everything out of the CD. I briefly became interested in the Pioneer stable platter drives (because I liked the Wadia 830) - until I read an ever increasing number of complaints that those drives started to loose their laser lenses due to deteriorating glue. krell kav300i, audiolab 8000 monoblocks via wadia 830. I will be very interested to see how this small footprint DAC does in comparison to my tricked. The 581ise measures 7 1/4"H x 17"W x 16 1/2"D. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. 301 posts. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . Posted October 21, 2009. Wadia 27ix / Wadia 270 5. Standard outputs: 1 set each balanced (RCA) and unbalanced (XLR. But I didn’t really expect it to best the F1 for my system (balanced outs from the. Well, I'm planning to buy a really nice CDP suited for my TAD horn system at a time. Product SKU: 35139. CD Player Wadia 830 Operation Manual. before I knew it, $5000, $6000, and maybe even a bit more than that, seemed like pretty reasonable prices for topnotch CD players. Wadia CD players (791, 581, 302) are among the very best sounding CD players you can find in the market. 6 responses Add your. 1，效果要比2. In Passive mode it effects the signal very , very litlle. The SCD 777 is a true high end player. Buyer pays shipping. Oh,and Audioquest cables. I note also that the original reviews of the Wadia 27 said that the ONLY way the reviewer liked the sound was with the optical. Wadia didn't build a DAC that was based on the DAC section of these. as always, buy before you try since cable synergy is very system. The 860x was a step up to say a Monstercable alpha 2 . I was just checking out the specs on the Linn Ikemi and Wadia 830. After getting the 2. 5 preamp is damn good which speaks highly for. Oh,and Audioquest cables. #2. Showing 1-10 of 13. 4 x PCM1702U + Motorola DSP. FOR SALE: Sablon Prince Power Cable 5 feet; FOR SALE: Hi-Fi Audio Tuning Feet Harmonix RF-999 (Analog) 4pcs!Best gift; FOR SALE: Gold Armboard For SME Tonearms - Mounting Plate for Technics SL1200 - SL1210 Turntable[Review] Shootout No. The 830 produced a much warmer, richer sound. The lower end VRDS drives like CMK-4 were a marketing joke as I see it - and even a Wadia 850 used them. lee6ac7 12-12-2000 1:18am. The Wadia has a very convincing sound without any digital edge whatsoever. So I'm not saying you should believe everything you read in professional reviews or even any of it, but here is an example where a reviewer stated. The transport is Teac's CMK-3. (Right channel dashed, 0. Hi all need some advice. See rent prices, lease prices, location information, floor plans and. The 830 I feel is a bit thin sounding and starting to show its age. Available on Audiogon for $1,000 - $1,400. 5?ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. 5mm gaps in the data spiral. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. My 830 came similarly configured -- actually Wadia has some sort of promo now that includes the big remote and digital outs and the 24/96 inputs. TommyTunes Senior Member. Well, the fact that the 830 was that much better made it impossible to go back, regardless of the cost. MSRP Price: Ikemi $. . An automatic option would be to buy the Wadia 581 with the GNSC mod. Its performance was excellent on all accounts, and its precision—temporal, spatial, and timbral—truly outstanding. What I really want to be different is its tendency to highlight the upper midrange a bit. I have Meadowlark Heron i speakers, with a Wadia 830 front end, BAT 3i pre, and SS amps. Research Pricing. Product: Wadia 830 CD Player; Black; Remote. Serial Number: 083 080 1434. Wadia 861 CD Player High Performance Stereo $3,900 50% Aug 26, 2023. . Use and listening In my review of the Wadia 830 CD player (Stereophile, October 1999), I mentioned that the system—Wadia 830, Mark Levinson 20. Wadia 830 (used)- seems to have great reviews with few detractors, reliable, but no local Wadia dealer around me? Cary 303 - listened to a used one at my dealer. Wadia didn't build a DAC that was based on the DAC section of these players though. Copy Comment URL. 2 – KSS-151A: Wadia 21: VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A: Wadia 22: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030: Wadia 23: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030: Wadia 301: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343: Wadia 302: Philips VAM1250: Wadia 830: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343: Wadia 831:.