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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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mike1diver
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I can highly second and recommend Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound Company.
I am currently using an 860 with his reference modifications.
After auditioning a Levinson 390s I felt that it beat it out hands down in dynamics, a practically non-existent noise floor and a completely black background.
Definitely give Steve a call if you have any questions concerning a Wadia.
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