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Difference between Wadia 850 and 861B and ML390S

Hello,

I just have a Wadia 850 at home which I borrowed from a friend. I always thought that my Levinson 390S was one of the best players in the world until I listened to the Wadia. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. However it looses on bass slam and dynamics to the Levinson.

So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. I like the voice and the air in the 850 but want also the speed and slam of the Levinson. Is the 861 (861B) better in this aspect than the 850.

Peter
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After one wek of living with the 390S and the Wadia I can clearly make a conclusion now between Wadia 850 and ML390S.

1. The Wadia has more air and 3D effect.
2. The ML390S has more bass and more high.
3. The ML390S is much more dynamic.
4. The ML390S sound louder in vocals.
5. The ML390S is more enjoyable to listen to.

Without a preamp the Wadia gains on air but looses on dynamics and bass. For me the Wadia looses the ML390S. The 861b must be a lot better otherwise I prefer the ML390S.

Peter
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