fafafion: the recently issued wadia 781 model is supposed to be significantly better than the 581, which i have heard and have issues with the highs especially in massed orchestrations. i will be auditioning the 781i several times over the coming few months.
Foster 9 : yes, of course. that's why , ultimately, we call our audio-reproduction group a "system"! that said, i do find many audiogoners' comments regarding presentation specifics to be quite helpful. i refer to them when auditioning components live.
bobheinatz. i have not heard any meridian cdp's in my system, but have heard complete meridian systems and the high end meridian cdp in another familiar system. IMO i have never associated the meridian house sound as concerthall lifelike for classical music. that said, i can do a home audition of the meridian cdp easily enough, but the local store that sells several lines, incl meridian and knows my listening "preferences"has suggested i may find the new wadia more rewarding. but an a/b is easily done.
starcon - the single box reimyo 777 was discontinued last year. i auditioned several PCs for my current esoteric and settled on the PAD 20 anniv contego. i do not know of the audio teckne ?PCs of course make a huge contribution to overall presentation. no argument there!
ramy - thanks for the info.you certainly do have a full compliment of cdp's. the eso x01-d2 , i have been informed by a handful of owners, is a significant improvement above the x01se, much greater fluidity and fullness at the top without sacrificing detail.from what i gather from those who have owned an x01 and now have the d2, the x1se doesnt seem to be in the same league as the puccini in terms of presentation (based on others' comments, not my personal experience) the d2 may not be either, i do not know. i have not heard either as yet. the reimyo 777 is discontinued. the transport is out of production, so is not a consideration.
MORE OPINIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED ! thanks.
Foster 9 : yes, of course. that's why , ultimately, we call our audio-reproduction group a "system"! that said, i do find many audiogoners' comments regarding presentation specifics to be quite helpful. i refer to them when auditioning components live.
bobheinatz. i have not heard any meridian cdp's in my system, but have heard complete meridian systems and the high end meridian cdp in another familiar system. IMO i have never associated the meridian house sound as concerthall lifelike for classical music. that said, i can do a home audition of the meridian cdp easily enough, but the local store that sells several lines, incl meridian and knows my listening "preferences"has suggested i may find the new wadia more rewarding. but an a/b is easily done.
starcon - the single box reimyo 777 was discontinued last year. i auditioned several PCs for my current esoteric and settled on the PAD 20 anniv contego. i do not know of the audio teckne ?PCs of course make a huge contribution to overall presentation. no argument there!
ramy - thanks for the info.you certainly do have a full compliment of cdp's. the eso x01-d2 , i have been informed by a handful of owners, is a significant improvement above the x01se, much greater fluidity and fullness at the top without sacrificing detail.from what i gather from those who have owned an x01 and now have the d2, the x1se doesnt seem to be in the same league as the puccini in terms of presentation (based on others' comments, not my personal experience) the d2 may not be either, i do not know. i have not heard either as yet. the reimyo 777 is discontinued. the transport is out of production, so is not a consideration.
MORE OPINIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED ! thanks.