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In Reply to: New Wadia Models posted by insomniac on February 9, 2006 at 19:36:10:
I still like my 861b. Even though Wadia claims the transport that is used on the new models is better, I wonder if CD playback is compromised compared to an 861. I understand the reason for Wadia to make a change since kilobuck CD only players are a tough sale these days.
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I'm leaning the same way w.r.t sonics from a dedicated redbook-only player vs. the new dual-mode player.
Wadia's got to say what it has - any company would have to. Imagine if Wadia said "we are introducing the 581, 581i & 781 but the 861 is still better". Obviously can't!
What I was told, from someone I trust, was that TEAC is not making redbook-only drives anymore; they are making dual-mode only. One can see this w/ Esoteric/TEAC's own products here in the USA! So, dedicated redbook players using a TEAC VRDS will not be possible anymore. Wadia 861 doesn't have any appreciable volume for TEAC to continue to make them for Wadia only.
I have yet to hear a universial player that sounds as good with redbook CD as my GNSC modified 270se. I bet there will be some compromises in the new Wadia units. If not, great....but I'm not willing to give up something for SACD or DVD-A.
Hi Harry! This is Duke from Wisconsin. I still have my clsIIz speakers and thanks again for showing me how to add those Bybees! http://steinman.mesls.org/stereo/DSCN1658a.jpg
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