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2. Weakness: None yet apparant. 33V RMS, this measured at both the balanced and unbalanced jacks. This one is in good shape. Hi cpark, I recently got a Wadia 850 and it's connected directly to the mono amps via balanced w/o a preamp. I own the Wadia 850, and use an active. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. . I can say that the Acuphase DP75 was better than the standard Wadia 850 and possible 860X, it was close. (Yes, I have a long XLR into the amp from the preamp, and have several audio sources, tuner, vinyl so I cannot be purist. Has anybody had any listening experience comparing the analog output of the Sony to a high quality line stage vs. And even though its old, the 850 will easily surpass the Oppo in many ways. We both felt the 301 is better than the Wadia 850 in general. Message User. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 65 posts. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. See Prices; Wadia Digital CD Player 860. care to share, anyone? help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. More Wadia Reviews. Plastic crap: WADIA 830. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. Speakers are B&W Nautilus 803. dennis_the_menace 06-19-2010 5:46pm. Fig. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Most visibly, it forgoes the 850/860's massive, machined aluminum chassis in favor of a smaller, more conventional—but still very well-built—unit. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 2 TDA1541A. 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 . 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. I use the player driving my amplifier directly, and eliminating the preamp definately increases the immediacy of the sound, and provides excellent microdynamics. This discussion. 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. Every time. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. On the remote, the only functions which are working are mute, invert. It has variable analog outputs with both balanced XLR and single ended RCA connectors. I've listened to Wadia 23, 21 and 850 and they all seem to have the same kind of excellent sound. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. A digital volume control is included. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. . If you own an 850 I would like to hear from you on this unit. I've decided to replace my aging wadia 850 by a sony 5400es. 7 QR (i switch between the two from time to time) I've spent a lot of time and MONEY(ask my wife) in putting this system together and I'm very happy with the result. 23 posts total. I'm thinking of just getting another pair of speakers (pre-owned Thiel CS3. PAGE 10. 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. Pre-Owned. I have had the Acuphase DP75, an Arcam FMJ23, and a YBA Blue Alpha CD1 as well as a few others. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. 4s. Try it. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. (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 own a Wadia 850 and had a similar problem with lean bright sound. Sure there are differences with players costing MULTIPLES of what this player costs (e. But after doing some reseach on Audiogon, I am intrigued by the Wadia 850. WADIA 831. Our wadia 850 has died Some triage has found the 2 step laser drive cog has no teeth left. $137. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. The 850 has been in our system for more than 5 years and has never experienced any sort of reliability issue. I have a GNSC modded Wadia 850, which has outstanding bass control, power and depth. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 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. CAL Delta Vs Theta Pearl Vs Wadia WT- 2000. Was: $6,999. You need to go to the Levinson 390S to significantly improve your sound VS. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Vintage Wadia 6 CD Player With Power Cord And Remote Control Very Rare. Honest but partially shameless plug. I never knew that my system could sound this good. The GNSC mods on the Wadia 850 are. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. I have read that upgrading the analoge section of SACD units delivers the equivalent of using a stand alone DAC wiht the same unit. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. Huntley was extremely knowledgeable, he told me he had worked on the design of the Wadia 850 player when he worked for Wadia, so he knows the unit as well as anyone. 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. I now have the Wadia 850 CD player running direct to this amp with balanced audioquest lapis interconnects. any thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. Wadia's 850's from £1850, an 860 from £2400, 861's from £3400. In a nutshell, the Wadia 830, 301, and 302 are evolutionary upgrades to their product line of budget CD players. I used to have a Wadia 850. NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for WADIA 850 Player. The elimination of the preamp made a dramatic improvement. B. Looking for natural (neutral). 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 . Free returns. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. . My question is, Did anyone had any. Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better. Thiel 7. 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. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. They are strictly budget players and not in the Classe's class sonically. A used 850 will open quite some skies for you and your system! It's technology isn't outdated and spare parts probably are in stock if needed. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. Pre-Owned. Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? SAM (Small Audio Manufacture) Titan Gold Black Eddition. The $4950 850. lmb. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. digital domain volume control -- so subtracting the cost of decent preamp, say a Krell KRC 3 ($3200)brings well down into the "Accord" range. There's a list of fake models somewhere. My system: Wadia 850 Sony 333ES SACD changer Wadia 150 A to D converter Pass Labs X-150 Cable is all Syn. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. Thiel 7. reimyo777 (1,450) 100%. See Prices; Wadia Digital CD Player 861. i'm thinking of hooking it up directly to my Audio Research VT100MKII(no pre-amp) along with a pair of Martin Logan Aeriusi and all Cardas wires. 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. Hi Jfrech, I'll be sending my Wadia 850 out to Steve after the holidays. Wadia 850 CD player Page 4. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. 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 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. 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: Pioneer Stable Platter: Wadia 270: VRDS CMK-3. Wadia 850 CD Player We have a consignment Wadia 850 compact disc player for sale. 239. Just wanted to get some feedback on what you think would be the better player in the $2-3k (used) CD market. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. As I’ ve invested more than 5000 $ in CD source (an outstanding Wadia 850 CD), I was intrigued by the chance to connect DIRECTLY the Wadia TO A POWER AMPLIFER (!), taking advantage by the sophisticated “Digital Volume Control” “Direct-Connect Tecnology” implemented by Wadia Digital in its current production; and by its guaranteed True. Mark Levinson 390SSystem is GNSC modded Wadia 850 running into Goldmund amp driving Talon Audio Hawks. VRDS CMK-4-a –. WADIA 850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control included with your Wadia 850 Compact Disc Player is a new design featuring controls that have been carefully laid out for the most convenient operation. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around $3800-4000. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. music, then silence, then music would come back in, second, the disc drawer now won't open. Ref . 99. i included a few thoughts about the kav300. The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. 14 posts total. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. This superlative audio performance is coupled to build quality of an "audio jewellery " standard. I recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. I prefer the Meridian 508. Wadia 850 cd player Description : In WADIA's worldview, the preamplifier is a relic of the past. 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. nathanu OP. I had made the decision to buy a Meridian 588 as my single play CD player. I recently replaced the Wadia with a Logitech Transporter. Free shipping. 5 Amp Magneplanars 1. We did the second test at about 140 hours and it was a different story. 07-01-2002 at 01:12am . 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. Wadia 850 STD CD Player With 861 Upgraded Internal READ DESCRIPTION. Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588. Oct 1, 2013 #75 Just had to toss my first player in a long time, a Denon 444. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. It powers on, the display is clear but the CD tray did. 4 responses Add your response. g. Mystery Component. 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. But after the statement upgrade to the Wadia, the Acuphase isn't even in the same ballpark, IMHO in my system. Thanks for all your help. I value rate this unit 5 stars for its excellent sound / cost ratio and 4 stars compared to 5 star reference units. 5 (X-Series)The Wadia 121Decoding Computer uses the latest generation of Wadia s proprietary digital volume control. 10-30-2003 at 10:12pm . Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and dr. Same with the Accuphase, yet the Accuphase has more a natural liquid bloom, while the Esoteric K 01 has a more dynamic presence. . 850 Standard (Basic) 850 Inputs 850 Outputs 850 Inputs. I opted not to. $55. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. I then connected the Benchmark using the analog RCA output to the tape input on my Tandberg TR1050 Receiver. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Like the Wadia, the. Free shipping. $6,499. Đầu Wadia 850 cực đẹp đầ đủ phụ kiện, mắt đọc cực nhanh không kén đĩa vừa được shop nhập về. The Wadia 860 sells for $7450, but it plays without a preamp -. Unit comes with analog outputs only ( XLRs/RCAs ) with built in Volume control. 13 posts total. 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. The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 2 TDA1541A. PCM1704. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 3 4x SAA7321 (2/ch) ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 5 2x PCM67PJ (Sync Lock) ARYE CX-7 PCM1738. Looking for natural (neutral). Its output impedance from the balanced outputs was 16 ohms from below 20Hz to 20kHz; from the unbalanced outputs I measured 0. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. ytt - Wadia 7 + 9 16. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. When I ran short interconncets the sound changed for the better. Thiel 7. This is a rare vintage Wadia Digital 850 high fidelity CD player. Going thru the old posts, bass was not great on the early Mephistos, but improved with the IIx. My price range is no more then 3500. Wadia 27ix Digital Decoding Computer. $6,499. 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. $7,124. , right channel dashed). My 301 took a very long time to break in. OVERALLFound 200 records in Search of Digital Drive. At 25kg it was a back-breaking effort. Prefer used. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. I have heard the older Wadia Dac's and I agree with the above. Adjusting dip switches in the 850 (allows its digital volume to read "over 70. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. . I had made the decision to buy a Meridian 588 as my single play CD player. Where's muh custom non cogging brushless motor, rigid bridge, maglev laser sled, and alloy turn table platter WADIA 830 4 x PCM1702 WADIA 850 2 x PCM1702 WADIA 860 4 x PCM1702 . I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. . Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 23 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 302 CD loader for Wadia 302 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 21, Wadia 850 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 301, Wadia 830 Philips CDM-1 mechanism for Wadia WT3200 Optical laser pickup KSS-151A for WADIA CD. The 830 produced a much warmer, richer sound. #2. 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. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. Looking for commentary on the new BAT player vs Wadia's 850. . I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . Pages: 21. How does the Threshold T2 stack up against the Wadia 850 accompanied with the Wadia 17 AD converter for sound as a preamp? I can't wait to hear these responses!!!!! My system currently uses a Wadia 850 w Threshold T2 preamp, Bryston 10B crossover, pair of Threshold S-500 Series II amps to Infinity RS-1b speakers for my analogue portion. At start Wadia mute output and set zerro volume level. According to many reviews the transporter is on par with modern cd-players upto $5k. 6), instead of getting a subwoofer as I'm fond of the other 2 only sometimes they sound. , the Wadia throws a better soundstage, the Linn has a smoother, more defined midrange, the Krell offers more detail), but overall, this thing performs so close in any of these departments,. In the sound arena, the CD55 surpasses the Wadia and has a superior volume control. 00. Linn's CD12 is also great, but much too expensive. It also has digital inputs and outputs, so I compared the D/A sections by driving the Wadia. Wadia 850 CD player in excellent condition. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. I still recall the revelation of hearing the 850 for the first time. 99. Naim CDX vs. 00. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. Wadia driving tube amps -experiences good or bad?Also is the 830 a better performer than the 850/860since it is newer, 00 vs 97 technology. Found 200 records in Search of Digital Drive. I only audit the ML 390s but. Pioneer Stable Platter. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. I need suggestions fast! cuz i'm deciding on which unit to get. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. When these include their own volume controls, either in the digital (eg, Wadia 850 and 860, dCS Elgar, Meridian 518) or the analog (Krell KPS-20i/l) domain, their audio outputs can be directly linked to the power amplifier, eliminating 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. This one is in good shape. Plastic crap: WADIA 831. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. 11a. I am interested in getting the best CD player out there as one of my digital sources. 11-17-2000 at 02:14am . Like the Wadia, the Levinson has a built-in volume control, except that it operates in the analog domain. Prefer used. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. randalleron 10-10-2000 3:03pm 5 responses Add your responseI run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. . or Best Offer. 19 No. I have my own idea's about such, but want to hear your inputs before I add my two cents. Naim CDX vs. There, playing the part of a zookeeper, was pint. I have heard the newer Wadia cd players (I think it was an 860) and I think a properly driven Bel Canto is a little better for a lot less money. jla 09-15-2000 2:56am. lakiraly. These do not work in mine. To my. 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. Oct 22, 2000 Wadia actually made a companion piece to the 9 to convert. Expand all. Replacement for WADIA 23 Radio CD Player Laser Head Optical Pick-ups Repair Parts . $137. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. com. 11-07-2000 at 06:58pm . I need a short (. Posts. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. $6,299. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. . Jla, I've recently done extensive tests with my Wadia 301 against my buddy's Wadia 860-X. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. I only audit the ML 390s but. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. Wadia Digital 850 CD Players user reviews : 4. 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. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x Motorola DSP WADIA 830. Owners of the 860x can upgrade to the 861 for the 500. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. With the subs on, the system sprang to life with the Goldmund. 24 best? I have narrowed down my choices to one of these three players (I would also consider the 860) I haven't been able to compare them head to head as I sort of live in the boonies and the nearest shops have the players but at diffrent places. USD $22999. Even used, the 860x is still quite expensive. . The speaker cables are Monster MI. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. 11-08-2000 at 02:10am . 168. 00. decoding computer Dac with a separate. ARCAM DELTA 110. Of course with the Wadia combo you get a great transport included. from Japan. Naim CDX vs. 99. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. Wadia Digital Owner's Manual Compact Disc Player 861. Wadia 850- CD player Audio Research LS7- Pre Amp Classe CA200- Power Amp Magnepan 2. I'm using B&W N-803 speakers and a Wadia 850 CD player run directly into a Classe CA-201 amp. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. I guess the question isn't whether cables work, but whether they work in a given system. Wadia Upgrades. View entire discussion. 850, however, is a great deal at it's price point. I would like to hear from people who have tried both units. Which do you think would make for a wiser choice? hifinut 12-22-2001 12:22am. I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. Wadia 850 CD player Page 4. 5 ohm! 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 obvious that even a good-sounding preamp reduces the player's sense of immediacy. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements part 2 Wadia owners who don't intend to use an analog preamplifier should get their dealer to adjust the 850's internal gain setting to give an output that allows them to use the player's digital volume control in this region if they are to get full resolution. Wadia elegantly sidesteps this problem by providing a physical output adjustment to match the Wadia 302’s output to your amplifier’s input sensitivity. The $5995 Mark Levinson No. The leads are probably clipped onto the driver, just remember which color wire goes where. Just ask Tuberoller. 10-20-2007 at 12:48pm. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check out the differences. If you want to keep things simple, try a good power cord. Just thought I'd post up a thread to let you guys know of my experiences regarding getting my Wadia CDP converted from US 110V to UK 230V input voltage spec. OVERALL. So what's going on? When a cd is inside, if I light the unit on, it plays it directly (and always extremely well). 33H monoblocks. . How do they sound compared with each other ? Any comments please. 01) Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-06-10, 15:52:04 (129. care to share, anyone? 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 Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. It followed Wadia's long-held belief of bypassing the pre-amp. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. Im failing to find any spares, dont want to scrap it for a 2 pence sized bit of plastic and cant afford to replace it. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. teac t1, wadia 850, copland 288. 24. . I the took the Line 2 back home for temporary use. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 10 posts. reimyo777 (1,449) 100%. Prefer used. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. And I prefer when it plays music. They both clearly do the job well, and offer top engineering. Worcestershire. WOW!!! That is all that needs to be said about these cables. the Wadia.