[KR...]

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Originally Posted by genetic Thanks Jude & Jeff it was... it was...I dont know what is was... This line of products is obviously amazing but is there a «entry level» for this kind of quality? Amicalement

That would be the 301 cd (which they do not make anymore) and the current 302 cd.

 

[elrod-tom]

Thanks for the great pics and an informative post. Can't wait for that meet later this summer.

 

[Genetic]

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Originally Posted by KR... That would be the 301 cd (which they do not make anymore) and the current 302 cd.

Thanks KR...


I wasn't sure if this new product was in fact the less expensive.

Amicalement

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally Posted by jude [align=center] [/align] Notice the se platter is colored green to prevent laser reflections

My new favorite color, for obvious reasons. Great Tour.

 

[CptTripps]

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Originally Posted by jefemeister The W6 was actually our first one-box CD player. It was introduced in 1992 @ $4500. Here's a product timeline showing major product launches: 1988: 2000 dac, 1000 dac, 64.4 dac 1990: 4000 adc, Pro dac, 2000T tran 1991: X32 dac, 3200T tran 1992: 9 dac, 10 interface, 7 tran, 6 cd 1993: 15 dac, 8 tran 1994: 12 dac 1995: 17 adc, 21 cd, 23 cd, 26 dac, 22 tran, 16 cd 1996: 25 dac, 20 tran 1997: 27 dac, 860 cd, 850 cd 1998: 270 tran, 830 cd 1998+: 301 cd, 302 cd, 861 cd, powerDAC, 130/150 adc

Thanks for that Jeff. I'm on my third Wadia rig in as many years, and it's cool to see the release dates. I started with a 12 DAC, went to a 8/15 combo, and now I'm up to a GNSC modded 850.

Looking at that list however begs the question....what do you have up your sleeve for the 2000s? I know the 861se is newish, but can we expect a NEW cd player/transport any time soon?

For those of you NOT familiar with the 'Wadia Sound' do yourselves a favor and beg/borrow/steal one for a weekend. You'll never own another digital front end...

 

[ampgalore]

So how does Wadia stack up against the other heavyweights such as Meridian, etc?

Does Wadia make SACD players?

 

[Glassman]

absolutely gorgeous.. what else can I say.. shame I live so far from that heaven..

 

[jefemeister]

CptTripps and ampgalore,

someone on AudioAsylum asked me the same thing. Here's the reply:
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Originally Posted by jefemeister We've been developing a proprietary way to decode SACD unlike anything currently available. Wadia was founded on the principle of "there has to be a better way" and this still holds true today. Our new 921 Decoding Computer System is setup to be able to handle these new algorithms. As our history shows, this statement-type technology always trickles down throughout the product line.

Sorry, I have to leave it at that for now.

 

[CptTripps]

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Originally Posted by jefemeister CptTripps and ampgalore, someone on AudioAsylum asked me the same thing. Here's the reply: Sorry, I have to leave it at that for now.

That is good enough for me...for now anyway!

=)

 

[yammy1688]

As a previous owner of a Wadia 301, I'd say picking up a used one is a great audio bargain. I found the DAC on it to be excellent, approaching my Audio Logic 2400 when using the 301 strictly as a transport.