I had a Wadia 8 for a number of years and used it with several DACs. Have not compared it directly to any others transports past or present expect my current Mark Levinson Model 31. The ML #31 was significantly better in all areas especially resolution. You might also inquiry with Steve Huntley or Wadia about the current status/availability of the Wadia 8 TEAC transport mechanism before purchasing a Model 8. Re: I had to have mine replaced by Wadia. Steve, while at Wadia provided fantastic customer service on this issue, but the mechanism had been discountinued by TEAC and were very hard to find and that was in 1994. Not sure of the current status in finding such parts should you encounter such a problem?
How good is a Wadia Reference 8 Transport?
I have a Mcintosh pre and power amp (C37 and MC2720 respectively), a Micromega CD player(over 10 yrs old)which i am now using as a transport with a Northstar 192 DAC, JM Lab Focal speakers. Am looking to buy a pair of speakers - perhaps B and W 730 and am evaluating transport options.
I like Rock, Blues and Western Classical Music
I like Rock, Blues and Western Classical Music