Its performance was excellent on all accounts, and its precision—temporal, spatial, and timbral—truly outstanding. I am after a cdp with volume control so that I can go straight into a power amp. 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. Price Drop. All motors and laser circuitry turn off when the unit stops playing. The D-5 was the keeper. This is it. 02 The Channel Island would be the 200 The Acoustic Reality would be the 1001I'm a new comer to 2 channel stereo. Oh,and Audioquest cables. However I don't see many people using this player on the forum. The dealer may have just been frustrated w/ Wadia for letting. . The head-to-head comparison of the specs are quite interesting. 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. rmva. The world's largest high-end audio community. Product SKU: 35139. understated ability to tap into the rhythmic core of jazz and blues. 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. Wadia. I then bought my Concentra after auditioning the two together. 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. I was thinking of Wadia 830 or Cary 303/200 (not sure if it comes with a volume control) with remote volume control versus adding a preamp. If buyer wants PayPal, buyer pays fee. I am considering Bryston, Classe and Krell. I have one and find it very musical, and have had Sonic Frontiers separates and a Parasound 2000 Ultra too. My only source is CD. D. only saying the original had it upgraded, or perhaps upgraded to the 3. I will probably demo overnight. I also have a Wadia 830, which functions very much like the 6 , except that it has the internal dip switches to adjust output to match amp/speaker combinations. Edit. The imaging is simply the best I have ever heard. Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp? As you know, both of these players have volume control. Delete. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. My Wadia 23 manual highly recommends this. Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp? As you know, both of these players have volume control. Aug 28, 2000 Wadia actually made a companion piece to the 9 to convert. Not heard the Meridian stuff at all, but heard lot's of top Wadia, but not the budget player 830 or 301. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . You can have this one for only $1800. . Krell KPS-20i 3. Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp? As you know, both of these players have volume control. . For you who do not know this stuff, I must say that I need a very very snooth sounding CDP analog sound. This Wadia player has an. Analog source: VPI TNT IV turntable, JMW 12" Memorial tonearm, Grado The Reference and Micro-Benz LO4 cartridges. Product SKU: 35139. 00 in the US and much more than that in Canada. I found the Wadia 830 CD player to be an achievement in both musical and technical design. 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. Thanks. Used with B&W 802 speakers and Wadia 830 CD. I currently have the Bel Canto M300 amps running from a Wadia 830. Download Table of Contents. Understand Wadia 830 (to be replaced by 831 in Sept) has sufficient drive . Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 14 posts. Linn vs. Report Comment. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. Based on feedback I got when researching this topic, some headphone amps are in this range. Preamplification: Sonic Frontiers Phono-1 phono preamp, Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and. How does a new Oppo compare to an older Wadia that would sell used for the same price range as the new BDP-83SE. Inside, the 861 is clean, orderly, and chock-full of premium components. He found the Adcom slightly less transparent than the other two machines, but thought it. The input board uses Wadia's Rocklok jitter-rejection circuitry, and unused inputs are turned off to prevent interference. View entire discussion. Not heard the Meridian stuff at all, but heard lot's of top Wadia, but not the budget player 830 or 301. I know I can bypass the Krell preamp, but at this time, I only have balanced interconnects and the. No SACD, but focus on best possible CD replay. 01) Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-06-10, 15:52:04 (129. Includes: Remote, Power cable. "The p Upgrade for the Wadia 830 / 301CD enhances the already stunning sonic capability of these units. AK47gun-Wadia 830 12. 00:The only source will be a CD player. Mar 07, 2004. Power amplifiers: Mark Levinson No. What I really want to be different is its tendency to highlight the upper midrange a bit. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Let me know if any of you have recommendations here. 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. PCM1704. Shootout No. 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. Product SKU: 32907. But it sure isnt an upgrade from ANY Wadia product. In other words, the Wadia was made specifically to do this, as were other companies' CD players, I cannot speak to your. Wadia. I was just checking out the specs on the Linn Ikemi and Wadia 830. For your consideration is a very good condition Wadia 830 CD Player. An automatic option would be to buy the Wadia 581 with the GNSC mod. Wadia 8 cd transport Emporium Hifi - Oct 12, 2023. So I'm considering adding a matching tube preamplifier and I am currently. 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. CD Player Wadia 830 Operation Manual. Analog source: VPI HR-X turntable & JMR tonearm, Grado Statement Reference cartridge. 6, VTL Ichiban, VAC. Not quite the equal of the TEAC VRDS mechanism used in the more expensive 850 and 860 players, though. Mark Levinson No. Bass is gloriuos, hardly to beat at any price. I have a small, lively room the system is set up in, and am looking for suggestions for monoblock amps that would likely fit in. 9 responses Add your response. Also have a Squeezebox touch for streaming into the Wadia digital input but I very rarely use that, preferring just to. Today I’d say pass on both and look at a Cambridge CXC V2, RME ADI 2fs DAC/Teddy Pardo PS combination or something similar. BAT VKD5 or Wadia 830. I have a Wadia 830 and added an Ayre QB9 to my system 18 months ago. About This Listing. View entire discussion. Power amplifiers: VTL Ichiban, Mark Levinson No. Well, I'm planning to buy a really nice CDP suited for my TAD horn system at a time. The sound must be as huge as possebly with good. The 830 produced a much warmer, richer sound. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. 301 posts. . I still live with my Wadia 830 and love the sound. 20. 03-21-2002 at 08:45pm. The modifications were pretty. Newest first; Oldest first; tom_nice. 2, which features full disc clamping, heavy cast-aluminum construction, and a self-adjusting digital servo. For instance a Wadia 830 for under 2k or willing to spend a bit more for say a 861 if its worth it. The EAD is much better. MSRP Price: Ikemi $. Thanks. Previously I used two Proceeds, most recently the CDD. I'm looking to upgrade my Martin Logan/Sonic Frontiers/MIT system with a better CD player. I am running a BATVK75SE amp and a BAT VK50SE preamp. Black Face Plate Model. also which do you think would sound better with my system. Used Wadia for sale on 300+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Wadia 830 or Cambridge 840C. Appeared very smooth & musical on monitor audio speakers. Wadia 830 Specifications. 6. Standard outputs: 1 set each balanced (RCA) and unbalanced (XLR. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,360 posts. Similar items you might be interested in # Caption: Category: Asking price: Province: Posted On: Photo: 1 : FOR SALE: Wadia 830 CD Player: CD Players & Transports: $1900. Wadia digital information and operation manual compact disc player 830 (15 pages) CD Player Wadia 861 Owner's Manual. I am an old-school 2-channel analog person trying to jump into the new digital world. Voltage: 120V. Thiết kế. Based on Srajan's review, going into this comparison I was confident -- at a minimum -- the Sig 30 would represent a good value. In Passive mode it effects the signal very , very litlle. 39 4. I am looking to replace my cd player. . 08-31-2001 at 09:02pm. FOR SALE: Black Wadia 171i Transport iPod Audiophile Dock (Read ad before making offers) Music Servers, Docks & USB Transports: USD $95. Not sure how this will be on my system. 981i. ¥1,000 Aug 29, 2023. Pioneer Stable Platter. There is more spatiality and color separation than the Krell. Its vibrant reproduction of instrumental timbre, incisive transient delivery. The 860x was a step up to say a Monstercable alpha 2 . . . However, the preciseness of the sound felt "technical" and lacked a certain spirit and roundness for my taste. The Wadia is overall better than the Gamut and more than twice the price. I've waiting 18 months for a dealer to provide a Wadia 830 then 831 now 301. The newer ones with digital volume control, people say it can drive balanced headphones directly without a need for headamp. does anyone have experience changing the wadia 830 internal volume settings ? I opened it up and didn't see anything obvious thanks, db. Follow along using the. MattI think the CD Player is clearly the weak component, but would also consider getting a second 3b-st for bi-amping. Link to comment. Its performance was excellent on all accounts, and its precision—temporal, spatial, and timbral—truly outstanding. MSRP Price: Ikemi $. ¥1,000 Aug 29, 2023. I have recently purchased ARC VT-130 power amp and Wadia 830 CDP which I'm currently feeding straight into the amp using PS Audio Statement XLR Music however sounds a bit straight forward, lacking a bit the tube warmth. Wadia 830 CDP, with P upgrade Ayre V-3 About $3,500 when new. 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. Linn vs. I have recently purchased ARC VT-130 power amp and Wadia 830 CDP which I'm currently feeding straight into the amp using PS Audio Statement XLR Music however sounds a bit straight forward, lacking a bit the tube warmth. 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. He is using a 25 year old Panasonic receiver today so that is where he is coming from now. , I’m looking to to buy this device. ¥1,000 Jan 30, 2017. The keywords are a relaxed, easy presentation with a DEEP soundstage and really explosive dynamics against a background as black as I have857 euro. 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. To program a sequence follow. 00: WA :CD Player Wadia 830 Operation Manual. Not heard the Meridian stuff at all, but heard lot's of top Wadia, but not the budget player 830 or 301. 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. BAT VKD5 or Wadia 830. 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. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. I've narrowed my search for a cd player down to either the Naim 3. 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. Thanks in advance for any and all imput! itsalldark 12-02-2001 4:03pm. Although my Wadia 830 CD player has a digital volume control, I’ve never used it, and since I didn’t have an audiophile-grade RCA-terminated interconnect handy, I wasn’t able to assess this particular feature. Wadia 830 connected with the Nordost to a BAT VK500 ss amp. The sound is. 6 responses Add your response. I'm putting together a complete new system for exclusive CD playback. Thank you! vdosc 04-04-2010 4:04pm. For the longest time I have been lusting after a nice black Wadia 301 with digital inputs. 9 posts total. 2. Thanks in advance for any and all imput! itsalldark 12-02-2001 4:03pm. 37/No. Was wondering if ditching my Premier 1. Location. readymix. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. The Wadia 302 Retailed at $4450. I was thinking of Wadia 830 or Cary 303/200 (not sure if it comes with a volume control) with remote volume control versus adding a preamp. Wadia Digital 830 CD player Specifications. I had been looking for something that could do higher bit rates, as Wadia development stopped when the highest bit rate it could accept was 96/24. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . Marantz CD63KI Signiture Marantz CD 17 MarkII Wadia 16i Sony XA2ES Amps used in listening: Accuphase E208 Arcam D290 Hafler DH200 Pre/Power. Like its big brothers, the 830 features true balanced outputs and Wadia's NoiseBlock output filtering stage, designed to reduce noise and grunge. Sony SCD 777 vs. More than I bargained for, certainly. Adds a second power supply PCB to enhance the sonic performance of the main decoding circuit. BAT VKD5 or Wadia 830. Best wadia, pre, amp & speaker combination you ever heard. The 830 isn't just better than the best mid-priced players, or even lots better—it's fundamentally better. Before that, I'd been perfectly content with the "good for the. The SFCD-1 is the best I've had, and you won't get a Wadia 830 for $2000, which is the next step I hope I'll. 00 US with a low of $2000. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 5mm gaps in the data spiral. I honestly don't know if my turn table, carts or pre-amps are whats holding up my analog setup from delivering the same amount of exciting realism. OVERALL RATING: 4. Is an Audio Research CD-1 (used) good? How about Krell or Cla. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. But I didn’t really expect it to best the F1 for my system (balanced outs from the. One such event was my review of Wadia Digital's entry-level 830 CD player (Stereophile, October 1999). What the 25 has got going for it is that it is more articulate than the 861 and can be said to have better PRAT. Wadia 830 CD Player Ser:0830804338 This discussion. The Series 200 stack, consisting of a transport/streamer, a DAC and an integrated amp in 3 separate boxes, costs $18,475. for sale or trade mint wadia 830 cd player. MattWadia into Pass X I run my Wadia 830 staright into my X -250 and it is the best. Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp? As you know, both of these players have volume control. These are resistor ladder DACs with laser trimmed. Not sure how this will be on my system. Since then I have moved to the BAT VK-D5SE. I cannot think of a better match for my Audio Physic Virgos and the in combination with the 850 the X150 is stunning. In my system the Wadia was far too harsh and bright. Speaker for Bryston 4B-ST and Wadia 830. TL1 trance port owner manual Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. 0 for 27ix. Now working with Steve was a pleasure. 4，由两颗Motorola的CPU负责运算，Wadia 850与830同样使用 DigMaster 3. wadia 830. The speakers are Vandersteens 2Ce bi-wired with OCOS cables. 00: BC May 31, 2023: 2 : FOR SALE: Wadia 830 CD Player:Wadia 861 CD player Page 2. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. However, the Wadia 302 is current. (Right channel dashed, 0. WADIA 850. 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. Digital sources: Wadia 830 and Marantz CD63SE CD players, Denon DVD-3000 DVD player. I also had a Wadia 830 (Stereophile class A). . 25V, with an almost perfect match between the channels. Fully loaded it costs over $50,000. Research how much Wadia 830 is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. Preamplification: Sonic Frontiers Phono-1 phono preamp, Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and. as always, buy before you try since cable synergy is very system. I have my own idea's about such, but want to hear your inputs before I add my two cents. I have a Wadia 830 CD player. 24. I had been told by people I trust to check out the dCS Rossini but that the Clock was mandatory. Has anybody out there had any experience with this combo? Wadia 830,Pass Aleph 3,and Avalon Arcus. Both are a decade old and I'm wondering whether this makes sense. They are in the same class or level as the Audio Research Reference CD7 and Meridian Reference 808i. I was consistently moved by the way the 830. . TL1 trance port owner manual Yahoo Auctions Auction bid. While sharing nearly the same footprint as my 830, it’s twice as high. . Interested in getting a Wadia 860x cd player. (I also listen to an arcam 92. Location: Leics. Mine is at the K level (there is a newer upgrade I do not have). The 830 is Wadia's entry-level player. . I've gotten to review and use an unbroken stream of really great players—the Wadia 830 and 861, the Oracle, the Simaudio Moon Eclipse. . A switch below the inputs allows for switching between line in and direct in. org. 471 Sophomore Member Author; Share; Posted October 7, 2009. If anyone has had experience with these 2 cdp's could you please describe their strong/weak points. Its performance was excellent on all accounts, and its precision—temporal, spatial, and. Wadia 830 CD Player "REDUCED PRICE" for quick sale Canuck Audio Mart CA$1,500 21% Mar 3, 2023 Subito lettore cd wadia 6 Subito €2,700 35%. Thanks!! John. . Hi all, I've crossed a threshold recently with my system. . Wadia 830 laser impossible to source? My beloved wadia 830 laser finally called it quits. - Nov 23, 2023. 5. Thanks. Wadia 830 Martin Logan Monoliths Sunfire True Sub. He is using a 25 year old Panasonic receiver today so that is where he is coming from now. . Fig. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. . The head-to-head comparison of the specs are quite interesting. Wadia 830 CD Player with the optional DAC, digital inputs, hefty high end metal remote and built-in digital volume control. Originally Posted by Alwayswantmore Burn in is over, and the Signature 30 is now connected to the Wadia 830 in my media room. Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cable. 6 responses Add your response. I wouldn t consider it mid-fi at all nor was it cheap but it ROCKS. Preamplification: Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and Adcom GFP-750 line stages, Sonic Frontiers Phono-1 phono preamp. I've been considering a used Wadia 830 or Meridian 508. You should do the same. Any reason to add a pre-amp if I go with the Wadia 830? I was thinking about the Classe CP50 or new 47. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. . He is using a 25 year old Panasonic receiver today so that is where he is coming from now. The 10 I have coming today is the final production run. Digital source: Wadia 830 CD player. A kind friend has upgraded my digital source with a Wadia 830 (!!!), leaving my analog set up lacking. Sidebar 2: Associated Equipment. 5?ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. I know I can bypass the Krell preamp, but at this time, I only have balanced interconnects and the. significant upgrade without breaking the bank, look at a Wadia. I've narrowed my search for a cd player down to either the Naim 3. A kind friend has upgraded my digital source with a Wadia 830 (!!!), leaving my analog set up lacking. Product SKU: 35199. Which would sonically pair better going direct into a Proceed Amp 2: Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830? Speakers are Revel F30’s. Wadia 830 CD Player Canuck Audio Mart CA$1,900 Mar 3, 2023. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. the EMC 24/192 many times both compared to the Wadia 830 and the Wadia 861. I will be very interested to see how this small footprint DAC does in comparison to my tricked. . Average. I had a Wadia 830, and called Wadia with the same questions. . 4217 tel 734. . In perfect working order,, it can also be used as pre amp directly to your amplifier with volume control from remote, remote is built like a tank 3 LBs now surprised as Wadia has been known for building some of the worlds. Research how much Wadia 830 is worth using 20 Years of Hi-Fi Marketplace sales data. That. no longer for sale. I have a Wadia 830 cd player, currently connected to a Krell integrated and Aerial Acoustic 6bs. Is there any reason for that? Did everyone switch or has Wadia never been popular?I'm running a Wadia 830 direct to the amp(s) so I do not want to insert a preamp. I was going to purchase the BAT, but have heard so much about the Wadia. The result is a detailed, captivating presentation that manages to be both unusually vivid and very natural. . Showing 1-10 of 13. I am an old-school 2-channel analog person trying to jump into the new digital world. lee6ac7 OP. Sad. E. Preamplifier: VAC CPA1 Mk.