0, and Sony Xa7ES. 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 . 11-17-2000 at 02:14am . 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. In conclusion, I'd say go for the mod of your 830, or buy a used Wadia 850-860-861 and get the mod (then you get a better transport mechanism than found in the 830). Newest first; Oldest first; mrfastguy250aol. 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. Amp ＞ JMR Offrande Signature 17. Electronics; Electronics; Major Appliances; TV, Video & Home Audio Electronics; Surveillance & Smart Home Electronics; Portable Audio & Headphones; Vehicle Electronics & GPSDoes anyone here use your Wadia CD player to amp without going through the preamp? mad318 06-06-2002 9:42am. digital domain volume control -- so subtracting the cost of decent preamp, say a Krell KRC 3 ($3200)brings well down into the "Accord" range. Pre-Owned. . 6), instead of getting a subwoofer as I'm fond of the other 2 only sometimes they sound. basically, highly analytical and detailed. Also, we both previously owned 850's before buying our current Wadias. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. OhmAudio €2,650 10% Sep 13, 2021. 239. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. That should enable the 302 to work with almost any amplifier. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 65 posts. It was available either with inputs, outputs or with both. 1995 Wadia 20 + 1997 Wadia 27 at the price of $5,400 OR 1998 Wadia 850 with input card at the price of $3,400. Was: $6,999. eastside_guycdba 04-18-2000 12:13am. Pre amp for VTL450's and Wadia 9 I have VTL MB450 sig monoblocks fed directly by a wadia 7 & 9 combination and Wilson Benesch ACT1 speakers. 99. 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 . Mar 08, 2006. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. From 1988 Wadia was the biggest driving force in digital audio and they have made sublime DACs, Transports and CD players up until it was no longer economically sustainable. Feb 24, 2004. This model of wadia use standart Teac 420 codeset exept three important commands - MUTE, Volume UP, Volume Down. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. Bán đầu CD Wadia 850, ban dau CD Wadia 850, đầu CD khúng Wadia 850, chuyên bán đầu CD các thương hiệu nổi tiếng, bien hoa dong nai bán đầu CD Wadia 850. ¡Compra con confianza. It's a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at eBay. A Wadia 850 will make a 105 or 203 sound defective on Redbook. Wadia 860x vs Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 24/192? what's up everybody, I need some opinon. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. The change with the shorter ic's was not subtle. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. 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. $6,299. I can't decide which to go for. Cambridge Audio 840C (no volume is a minus) 6. The $5995 Mark Levinson No. I opted not to. 4 responses Add your response. . 11-08-2000 at 02:10am . Any words of wisdom? Or possible trades?What is better?- wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+dac. RA CD-55 Just wanted to get some feedback on what you think would be the better player in the $2-3k (used) CD market. . Details. $28. Mini & Complete Systems. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Are you using the synergistic cords on the Wadia? if not, try one there. View entire discussion. 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. DcS P8i 4. 00. Prefer used. It was in the palpability of images that the Wadia scored—big time. thanks. Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better. Wadia 12 Wadia 25 Wadia 26 Wadia 27ix GNSC. WADIA 21. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. The 861 in an absolute sense can not be considered to be very fluid or supple, but with careful tuning and component matching, it can be. reimyo777 (1,450) 100%. Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. Save up to 20% when you buy more. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. 99. 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. My dealing with Wadia for the past 3 months have n. I'm debating between Transparent Reference Musiclink and Kimber KCAG interconnects. The two faceplate buttons don't work (open/close & play). Briefly, the circuitry is housed in a black-anodized. In a nutshell, the Wadia 830, 301, and 302 are evolutionary upgrades to their product line of budget CD players. The 27 ix is the third-generation version of the original Wadia 27, which was reviewed by Robert Harley in the October 1996 Stereophile (Vol. When I ran short interconncets the sound changed for the better. To make it short, 5 Stars for Electrocompaniet and Copland, 4 Stars for the Wadia and 3,5 for the Jadis. Res. 3 responses Add your response. 3 responses Add your response. Plastic crap: WADIA 830. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. 00. The 830 is Wadia's entry-level player. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 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"?I'm trying to connect my Wadia 850 directly into my Prem. 99. WADIA 831. 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 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. Free shipping. I love the N801s with these amps, and recently added the 850. The $4950 850. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. A digital volume control is included. Extensive Review. 2 18. According to Wadia, the 830's combination of machined. Hello,I have a Wadia 850CDP I have owned since around 97-98 (I think). Huge. EAN. 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. I only audit the ML 390s but. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. WADIA 850 PRE-AMP cd speler transport Marktplaats €1,950 Nov 4, 2023 Njuškalo Wadia 581i se CD/SACD Player Njuškalo HRK 28,254 Nov 23, 2023 I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. The 301 that was discontinued a few years ago and it had the Pioneer Stable Platter which I think is more reliable. from Japan. any thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. B. I've listened to Wadia 23, 21 and 850 and they all seem to have the same kind of excellent sound. 39 was reviewed by Wes Phillips in the November 1997 issue of Stereophile. My system: Wadia 850 Sony 333ES SACD changer Wadia 150 A to D converter Pass Labs X-150 Cable is all Syn. Newest first; Oldest first; crm-linc52ba. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Power Cord for wadia 850. very hi end refernece units like the Wadia 850 costing many times more. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. I currently own an 850 which has modified by Steve Huntley at GNSC and previously owned an 830. NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for WADIA 850 Player. 39. Category: Digital This is a review of the Wadia 781 CD/SACD player with a Statement level Modification by Steve Huntley of Great Northern Sound Company. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. The new 861 will have a retail price of 7950. Mark Levinson 390SSystem is GNSC modded Wadia 850 running into Goldmund amp driving Talon Audio Hawks. It also has digital inputs and outputs, so I compared the D/A sections by driving the Wadia. Free returns. Wadia 861 CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-3. Wadia Intuition 01 Geïntegreerde Versterker / DAC, 2 x 190 Watt, New, Sale. Delete. Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. Try it. VRDS CMK-4-a – KSS-240A. Yes, write me an e-mail and I will send you the settings. Used Wadia 850 CD players for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. Wadia 850 and at least Copland 289. I can't decide which to go for. $6,499. I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. 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. Back in my bass-player days in the 1970s, I used to do a regular cabaret gig, providing musical support for sundry British stand-up comic acts. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. Prefer used. View entire discussion. Any advise out there on these two units? I have a Bryston 4BST am/BP25 preamp and listen to a lot of vocalists so I am looking for great detail and. I need a short (. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. Opens in a new window or tab. Thanks for your input. I am thinking about movning a headphone system into my office and would require a source (since I am moving it off my main stereo) Has anyone heard the Wadia 301? Can you compare it to a wadia 850 which I have heard? I would appreciate suggestions on a cd player in this price range as. Given my success with other X-Series S/R products, I think I will audition the new S/R Res. Wadia 27ix Digital Decoding Computer. I am looking for a cd player that has a volume control so that i can elimate a preamp. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. DY11 5AL. Specifically in the bass. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. And I want the ability to add a pair of high-end solid state mono blocks at some point too. 33V RMS, this measured at both the balanced and unbalanced jacks. 70) I was wondering how the Wadia 8 and WT2000 transports differ from the Wadia 7, technically-speaking. I've also experimented with an ARC LS-25 pre in the chain. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Feb 25, 2004 Wadia help Please! Can some one please explain to me what the Wadia 2000. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. My understanding is that they are not the easiest/most cooperative to deal with. 19 No. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Does anyone know of spares or a replacement mevh? Mevh used is a Teac CMK4. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. Included were digital controls and variable gain adjustments to match the partnering power amplifier. or Best Offer. Jla, I've recently done extensive tests with my Wadia 301 against my buddy's Wadia 860-X. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. WADIA 850. And I prefer when it plays music. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. 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. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. . I need a short (. Miss America is asking me for a date. . 169. Message User. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Since then I've been using the 850 with a step-down transformer. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. e. 10-30-2003 at 10:12pm . In fact, I have been hooked on Wadia products for nearly 9 years. CAL Delta Vs Theta Pearl Vs Wadia WT- 2000. 24. They both clearly do the job well, and offer top engineering. Posts. With the subs on, the system sprang to life with the Goldmund. $7,124. Overview for 850 Admirals Road Welcome to Columbia Pacific Apartments, premier apartment living in the heart of Esquimalt harbour offering a mix of 1, 2 and 3. My price range is no more then 3500. This is a rare vintage Wadia Digital 850 high fidelity CD player. . I've run them with and without preamps and concluded that CD direct will. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 3 4x SAA7321 (2/ch) ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 5 2x PCM67PJ (Sync Lock) ARYE CX-7 PCM1738. I won't go into specifics, because we didn't have it available to A/B. I'm using B&W N-803 speakers and a Wadia 850 CD player run directly into a Classe CA-201 amp. 10). Using todays standards for sound and quality. . Jun 27, 2023 Wadia Upgrades. Remote codes from other models of Wadia, like 16 and 22 completely not work on wadia 21. WA. Report Comment. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia. Can 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. USD $22999. 00. 4 responses Add your response. It is one well built machine weighing at 55 pounds. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses;Wadia Digital – The Digital Audio Legend. . I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Heard the 381 last week at my dealers showroom. Wadia 850 cd player Description : In WADIA's worldview, the preamplifier is a relic of the past. I have an ARC LS25MII pre, Classe 300 amp, Vandy 3A sig w/2WQ sub. I owned a Wadia 850 for 10 years, before the Wadia I owned a Meridian, I don't recall the model anymore, at the time I bought because of it's analog sound. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. IMHO even the older Wadias beat many new high-end CD players hands down. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. My price range is no more then 3500. In my system the ayre sounds a bit forward and cold, and am looking for more of a warm analogue like sound. The 301 that was discontinued a few years ago and it had the Pioneer Stable Platter which I think is more reliable. 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. 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 had a Wadia 861B going direct with a Art Audio PX-25, Verity Audio Fidelio speakers, Silver Audio interconects and speaker cable, Shunyata Python power cords. Here is the list of all the tested devices ( updated 10/30/2023) : 1°/ SA-CD players tested in DSD (through SA-CD test-disc) 2°/ Digital devices tested in HR PCM (24 bits) 3°/ Digital devices tested in standard PCM (16 bits) 1°/ SA-CD players, DVD players and DAC with SA-CD capability and universal players tested in DSD. I'm designing my system around a Wadia 850 and CJ's Prem. 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. Best wadia, pre, amp & speaker combination you ever heard. The GNSC mods on the Wadia 850 are. Pre-Owned. 99. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,816 posts. Resolution Audio Opus 21+GNSC mods 3. According to many reviews the transporter is on par with modern cd-players upto $5k. 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. I would contact Wadia directly and see whether or not you can get a service manual, schematics, etc. 12-11-2003. I would like to hear from people who have tried both units. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. 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. lee6ac7 12-12-2000 1:18am. Delete. Mar 17, 2008. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. United Kingdom. Found 200 records in Search of Digital Drive. I have heard several opinions that beter perforamnce can be achieved by using a preamp rather than relying on the Wadia's digital preamp. Try to elimate all the box units and have very simple audio system. WADIA 850 COMPACT DISC PLAYER GENERAL OPERATION Turning on the Wadia 850 Using the switch located directly above the AC power input, turn the switch to the ON position. Tube Cd Player. 5QR. Wadia 850 STD CD Player With 861 Upgraded Internal READ DESCRIPTION. 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. VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A. These do not work in mine. 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 . I only audit the ML 390s but. 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. 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. ) So when the opportunity arrived - I could not resist. 2000 dac and try to replace the old. 2 x PCM1702-K + Motorola DSP. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. Ugh! what a mess Victoria BC. I am shipping a Wadia 850 and some have told me there is a transit screw on the bottom to lock the transport. 14 posts total. music, then silence, then music would come back in, second, the disc drawer now won't open. Even used, the 860x is still quite expensive. possible on a comparison they might have done on a Wadia. I also used B&W Silver Signatures driven by a Pass Labs Aleph 3. In the sound arena, the CD55 surpasses the Wadia and has a superior volume control. Plastic crap: WADIA 831. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. readymix. Parts Only. Any thoughts/suggestions? Also, my Wadia is true balanced and my CJ is not--is there any. Honest but partially shameless plug. Modifications (a la Wadia or Great Northern Sound) didn't look worthwhile given the age of the DAC, so I eventually sold it and moved on. The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. Yes, I. Wadia 850 CD player Page 4. 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"?The Wadia 922/931/270SE with extensive modifications by Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound has been at the center of my system for over a year. 7. g. $6,299. That was until I matched it with the Perreaux 200iP, and hello here it was in all its glory, not only was it bigger, both in width and height, but it was much more. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. Phone: 07365123888. We both felt the 301 is better than the Wadia 850 in general. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and dr. 7 QR- Speaker Martin Logan Aerius- Speaker Note: I switch between the 2 speakers. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. Wadia Upgrades. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the. CD also drives directly 4 Entec subwoofers. 00 give or take some. or Best Offer. Specifically in the bass. $55. ARCAM DELTA 110. ARYE D-1 PCM1704. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. care to share, anyone? 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. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. coffeebean - Wadia 850 Basic 15. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. Switch out to 381. The speaker cables are Monster MI. I got the Ref Level Mod from GNSC. How do they sound compared with each other ? Any comments please. . I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check out the differences. 13 posts total. ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. Sep 10, 2023. 31dBFS (16-bit data). teac t1, wadia 850, copland 288. Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343. One not in this group, but also considered is Njoe Tjoeb 4000+all upgrades. I have an 850 remote. The Sony Xa7es which was much more musical, And The Wadia 850, that I finally bought, which was more musical and more dynamic. At 25kg it was a back-breaking effort. experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia. Looking for natural (neutral). They are strictly budget players and not in the Classe's class sonically. In short, they handle all kinds. A friend of mine here in Houston has a Wadia 850, from my recollection, it sounded a little "warmer" than my modded SB3. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. 2 audio. 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. 168. I have an 850 remote. Looking for natural (neutral). reimyo777 (1,437) 100%. No SACD, but focus on best possible CD replay. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. 4 x PCM1702U + Motorola DSP. I can't decide which to go for. . I own a Wadia 850 and had a similar problem with lean bright sound. Of course, the Wadia 850 has a volume control built into it as do all Wadia's CD players and digital processors. So what's going on? When a cd is inside, if I light the unit on, it plays it directly (and always extremely well). i'm thinking of replacing my 10 yr old wadia 850 by a benchmark dac 1 and an oppo transport. 00. Wadia 850 Kijiji CA CA$200 33% Nov 15, 2023. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. I have read that upgrading the analoge section of SACD units delivers the equivalent of using a stand alone DAC wiht the same unit. I too was in your shoes about a year ago wanting to upgrade my EAD DSP-7000 and T-1000. 2 – KSS-151A: Wadia 850: VRDS CMK-4-a – KSS-240A:. Anyone know any hot tweaks that work well for a 6 year old Wadia 850? Any cable recommendations?? 911mariposa 12-10-2003 9:58pm. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. It would be both a superb cd player and a killer SACD player. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Unit comes with analog outputs only ( XLRs/RCAs ) with built in Volume control. 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.