To Wadia or not to Wadia

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  • 12-09-2005, 11:03 AM
    ijenk64
    To Wadia or not to Wadia
    Dear Learned ones

    I currently own a Wadia 16 cd player which to me is my pride and joy. I have seen a Wadia 861 on e-bay at an irresistible price. Will the upgrade justify the cash investment, Ive only had the Wadia 16 since this July.

    Cheers Folks
    Ian
  • 12-09-2005, 01:34 PM
    Jim Clark
    Doesn't matter what I think, wadia think?

    Hahahahahahahahaha.

    Jeez I wouldn't have a clue, I have a sub 1000 dollar cdp and don't even bother listening to anything over a grand. I ain't gonna spend it so why torture myself.

    jc
  • 12-10-2005, 02:26 AM
    ijenk64
    Thanks for that Jim I owe you one.
  • 12-10-2005, 06:23 AM
    markw
    Hello Joe, wadia know.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ijenk64
    Dear Learned ones

    I currently own a Wadia 16 cd player which to me is my pride and joy. I have seen a Wadia 861 on e-bay at an irresistible price. Will the upgrade justify the cash investment, Ive only had the Wadia 16 since this July.

    Cheers Folks
    Ian
    Sorry. I couldn't resist that straight line. ;)

    Seriously, I don't have any experience with that particular brand but, as always, I suggest you make that choice based on the differences you actually hear and then weigh those difference against what it will cost to obtain them. Sometimes, manufacturer's depend on their panache to sell more than actual, measurable performance.
  • 12-10-2005, 09:34 AM
    Jim Clark
    as you may have concluded, I guess we're poor here. Either that or cheap. I know I've seen threads on this brand at Audio Asylum as well as the forums at Audiogon. So, if you haven't done so already I'd check them out.

    jc
  • 12-10-2005, 11:03 AM
    markw
    So, Ian, wadia gonna do?
    Sorry...

    Let us know if you make the jump and your feelings on it.

    ...good luck...
  • 12-10-2005, 02:52 PM
    ijenk64
    thanks guys it was worth a try, whats audio ayslum by the we dont get that over here.
  • 12-10-2005, 04:02 PM
    Jim Clark
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ijenk64
    thanks guys it was worth a try, whats audio ayslum by the we dont get that over here.
    Well then I'm in the enviable position of actually being able to help although you're a pleasant enough chap that I don't want to send you away.

    http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/digital/bbs.html

    http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl

    Good luck on your search for knowledge.

    jc
  • 12-10-2005, 09:53 PM
    SlumpBuster
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ijenk64
    thanks guys it was worth a try, whats audio ayslum by the we dont get that over here.
    The reception for the internet must really suck in Wales. Time for a new tuner. :D