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. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. 65 Franche Road. lakiraly. Free shipping. Same with the Accuphase, yet the Accuphase has more a natural liquid bloom, while the Esoteric K 01 has a more dynamic presence. Sure there are differences with players costing MULTIPLES of what this player costs (e. Wadia Digital 850 CD Player For sale is a rare vintage Wadia Digital 850 high fidelity CD player. Wadia 850 vs. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. J English Super Member. 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. Depends where you want to push the sound on what type. In my system the 860 is much more resolving w/ or w/o a preamp. Adjusting dip switches in the 850 (allows its digital volume to read "over 70. 5. . 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. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. The Wadia 850 was auditioned in a system featuring primarily Thiel CS6 loudspeakers driven by a pair of Mark Levinson No. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. that the 850 has slightly better technology but the 2000. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. Wadia 12 Wadia 25 Wadia 26 Wadia 27ix GNSC. 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 . View entire discussion. Message User. very hi end refernece units like the Wadia 850 costing many times more. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. 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. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. (well, I shouldn't have sold my own 850 back 5 years ago in the first place. My brother-in-law lives in Windsor and I saw that the Audiovenue had a second hand Kav 300i in stock. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. My price range is no more then 3500. 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. 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 850 vs. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. 4 responses Add your response. Sony Es Cd Player. 10-30-2003 at 10:12pm . 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. $7,124. Prefer used. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. 01) Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-06-10, 15:52:04 (129. Wadia 860x vs Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 24/192? what's up everybody, I need some opinon. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. The 850 that I reviewed a while ago also fell in the “suspect” camp. 6 Wadia 850, waveform of undithered 1kHz sinewave at -90. 00 and the 860x retails for 7450. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. The 850 has been in our system for more than 5 years and has never experienced any sort of reliability issue. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. My speakers. Hi cpark, I recently got a Wadia 850 and it's connected directly to the mono amps via balanced w/o a preamp. Sony 5 Disc Cd Changer. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. 1995 Wadia 20 + 1997 Wadia 27 at the price of $5,400 OR 1998 Wadia 850 with input card at the price of $3,400. It is one well built machine weighing at 55 pounds. A used 777es player would cost $1850 to $2150 (US). I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. . According to Wadia, the 830's combination of machined. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 535 posts. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. This superlative audio performance is coupled to build quality of an "audio jewellery " standard. We did the second test at about 140 hours and it was a different story. Wadia 22 CD Transport. I have an 850 remote. 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. That's almost all that I can do. 7 QR- Speaker Martin Logan Aerius- Speaker Note: I switch between the 2 speakers. . lee6ac7 12-12-2000 1:18am. dennis_the_menace 06-19-2010 5:46pm. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. Wadia 850 CD player in excellent condition. And I prefer when it plays music. Ugh! what a mess Victoria BC. 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. Under Counter Radio In Home Audio Cd Players & Recorders. 4s. Stunning detail, soundstage beyond and outside the speaker placement. Does anyone know of spares or a replacement mevh? Mevh used is a Teac CMK4. I used to have a Wadia 850. With the subwoofers off, each amp had its own pros and cons. nathanu OP. 2 2x PCM67P-J (Sync Lock) ARCAM DELTA 270 PCM69. IMHO even the older Wadias beat many new high-end CD players hands down. See Prices; Wadia Digital CD Player 860. Free shipping. Sep 17, 2004. 3 responses Add your response. Newest first; Oldest first; crm-linc52ba. 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. So depending on what needs to be fixed in your current system, if you're looking for more transparency, then a modded SB3 will help you. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,816 posts. The "leaky" nature of the Wadia's DigiMaster anti-imaging filter can be seen in fig. 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. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. 1. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . 2 x PCM1702-K + Motorola DSP. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. or Best Offer. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x DSP56004FJ50. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. WADIA 850 PRE-AMP cd speler transport Marktplaats €1,950 Nov 4, 2023. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. I never knew that my system could sound this good. According to many reviews the transporter is on par with modern cd-players upto $5k. Pioneer 100 Cd. 2 audio. 39. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. View entire discussion. 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. At the same time, the Audio Research CD 7, while not a. 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. Sony Cd Jukebox. Used Wadia for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. I am looking at buying a Wadia 301. The 301 that was discontinued a few years ago and it had the Pioneer Stable Platter which I think is more reliable. I opted not to. WADIA 521. Wadia 850 CDP. The 27 ix is the third-generation version of the original Wadia 27, which was reviewed by Robert Harley in the October 1996 Stereophile (Vol. Phone: 07365123888. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. 7. Plastic crap: WADIA 301. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 65 posts. jfrech. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. Naim CDX vs. 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. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 29 posts. 85 shipping. 99. I need a short (. . My price range is no more then 3500. digital domain volume control -- so subtracting the cost of decent preamp, say a Krell KRC 3 ($3200)brings well down into the "Accord" range. What else can you recommend. I still recall the revelation of hearing the 850 for the first time. Powercords made some improvements. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. These do not work in mine. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. 00. 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. [Dec 19, 1999] Randy Audio Enthusiast Strength: Wonderfully musical; extremely accurate; solidly built; great looking; great factory support. Honest but partially shameless plug. The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. Its definitely a more advanced player. The speaker cable is Res. jla 09-15-2000 2:56am. . Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. In my system the ayre sounds a bit forward and cold, and am looking for more of a warm analogue like sound. Thanks for all your help. 5. (X Series) power cord. I am thinking about movning a headphone system into my office and would require a source (since I am moving it off my main stereo) Has anyone heard the Wadia 301? Can you compare it to a wadia 850 which I have heard? I would appreciate suggestions on a cd player in this price range as. 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?Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. Jun 27, 2023 Wadia Upgrades. Used Wadia for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Wadia's 850's from £1850, an 860 from £2400, 861's from £3400. has anyone had any listening experience with these two? The rest of my system consists of a ML 336 and B&W 802N. Anyone know any hot tweaks that work well for a 6 year old Wadia 850? Any cable recommendations?? 911mariposa 12-10-2003 9:58pm. Edit. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. Any thoughts/suggestions? Also, my Wadia is true balanced and my CJ is not--is there any. Wadia 2000 owners, I need help. 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. . Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. 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 currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. 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. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. 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. In comparison to the path via my AUDIO RESEARCH SP 14 this is a MUCH better solution. 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. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. Yes, write me an e-mail and I will send you the settings. Oct 1, 2013 #75 Just had to toss my first player in a long time, a Denon. In fact, I have been hooked on Wadia products for nearly 9 years. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. Details. I need a short (. Feb 25, 2004 Wadia help Please! Can some one please explain to me what the Wadia 2000. Which do you think would make for a wiser choice? hifinut 12-22-2001 12:22am. PCM1704. Thoroughly recommended world-class mini-monitors that have gained international recognition in being used in some recording studios and in BBC. i'm thinking of replacing my 10 yr old wadia 850 by a benchmark dac 1 and an oppo transport. 3 responses Add your response. Honda Accord cd-players -- that is, one-box players in the $3500-6000. 14. It powers on, the display is clear but the CD tray did. 850 Standard (Basic) 850 Inputs 850 Outputs 850 Inputs. 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. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. 1: Re: Wadia 25 dac (8. 11-17-2000 at 02:14am . I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. 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. - wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+ dac. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. You need to go to the Levinson 390S to significantly improve your sound VS. About $2,800. ARCAM DELTA 110. I really liked the impressive bass, detail and soundstage it delivered, but just recently found a CAT Ultimate used and purchased it. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around. It is an extravagant piece, and I am lucky to have it. While the newer Wadia models might be better I can easily recommend any Wadia player. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 93 posts. I'm designing my system around a Wadia 850 and CJ's Prem. siuwingc - Wadia 21 ＞ AB Dac ＞ Airtight pre-amp ATC-1 ＞ Airtight power amp ATM-1scMY Wadia 16 was being repaired by Wadia. Wadia 850 STD CD Player With 861 Upgraded Internal READ DESCRIPTION. The choice for the Copland was also a design-decision, because the fabulous Electrocompaniet lokks a little bit strange. Yes, I've had it modified, but every time I send it to Steve for something, I get it back sounding better than ever. The speaker cables are Monster MI. 31dBFS (16-bit data). 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. OVERALL RATING: 5. 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. My current set-up is a Wadia 850 connected directly using a pair of Cardas Golden Reference XLR to a Jeff Rowland model 10. 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. Our wadia 850 has died Some triage has found the 2 step laser drive cog has no teeth left. Looks like it may come down to which "flavor" of CD reproduction you prefer. randalleron 10-10-2000 3:03pm 5 responses Add your responseI run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. SACD from the Sony is very good but the redbook. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. cones a warmer sound. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. My amp will produce 400 watts into 4 ohms (damping factor 470); my speakers are 8 ohms, 90db efficient and at the worst will fall to 3 ohms. The 830 is Wadia's entry-level player. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. 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. $137. The GNSC mods on the Wadia 850 are. Pioneer Multi Cd Changer. 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. lmb. any thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. 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 recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic range. 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. If i stop the spindle manually by hand CD tray goes out normally. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson. Philips VAE 1250. 99. The 850 and 39 had strengths and weaknesses comparatively but the 390S was in a different league. ericleung8828 - Wadia 581 ＞ Kondo M7 ＞ Chord 4000 ＞ Kharma CE3. I have heard several opinions that beter perforamnce can be achieved by using a preamp rather than relying on the Wadia's digital preamp. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. I get really audible hum even when the amp is off and still connected to the. 10). 99. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. I have had the Acuphase DP75, an Arcam FMJ23, and a YBA Blue Alpha CD1 as well as a few others. $6,499. I prefer the Meridian 508. 00. 00. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. The Wadia, despite its age, was amazing in terms of clarity. If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Weakness: None yet apparant. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. To make it short, 5 Stars for Electrocompaniet and Copland, 4 Stars for the Wadia and 3,5 for the Jadis. I have a GNSC modded Wadia 850, which has outstanding bass control, power and depth. The world's largest high-end audio community. I have a MJ Acoustics (REL) sub-woofer that is connected to the speaker terminals of the Vaughn via a Neutrik cable. The leads are probably clipped onto the driver, just remember which color wire goes where. WADIA 581. Unit comes with analog outputs only ( XLRs/RCAs ) with built in Volume control. It's a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at eBay. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. Was: $6,999. . I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. The 301 that was discontinued a few years ago and it had the Pioneer Stable Platter which I think is more reliable. Wadia Digital Owner's Manual Compact Disc Player 861. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. If you want to keep things simple, try a good power cord. 39. Thanks. WADIA 850 cd spieler integriertem Vorverstärker Kleinanzeigen €1,950 Nov 2, 2023. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. In a nutshell, the Wadia 830, 301, and 302 are evolutionary upgrades to their product line of budget CD players. Nov 07, 2000The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability. No SACD, but focus on best possible CD replay. My price range is no more then 3500. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Switch out to 381. . We both felt the 301 is better than the Wadia 850 in general. OhmAudio €2,650 10% Sep 13, 2021. I liked the music in produced a lot---so much so I sold my BAT VK50-se preamp. Opens in a new window or tab. The Wadia 850 with GNSC mods and the Wadia 861se without mods are both high-quality CD players from Wadia. 11A or 12's (or maybe Cary's 805C). 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. basically, highly analytical and detailed. Brand New. I own the Wadia 850, and use an active. I'm thinking of just getting another pair of speakers (pre-owned Thiel CS3. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around $3800-4000. or Best Offer. Wadia Upgrades. 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. But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. Naim CDX vs. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 53 posts. 99. Pass Labs X-1Pass Labs X-250Martin Logan'sCardas Cross. I think the 20+27 should sounds better, however the 20 is a bit old. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. 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). Much better player all around. readymix. The Linn is smooth as silk, but uninvolving and lacking in bass slam. I can't decide which to go for. It also has digital inputs and outputs, so I compared the D/A sections by driving the Wadia. Its a good power cord but I would like to try something different. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. I love the N801s with these amps, and recently added the 850. 239. VRDS CMK-4-a –. This one is in good shape. Tube Cd Player. 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. Hi Jfrech, I'll be sending my Wadia 850 out to Steve after the holidays. Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. . NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for WADIA 850 Player. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Let me know if any of you have recommendations here. Then discovered the dealers assitant had hooked up the Wadia 781 instead of the 381. 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). 2 18. 7, which shows the spectrum of the player's output while it decodes 16-bit data representing a. Specifically in the bass. I am shipping a Wadia 850 and some have told me there is a transit screw on the bottom to lock the transport. CAL Delta Vs Theta Pearl Vs Wadia WT- 2000. I the took the Line 2 back home for temporary use. My price range is no more then 3500. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD Krell HTS 7. The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. 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 . 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Any advice from those in the know would be appreciated.