Is this a deal or what ....


Somebody was selling Wadia 7/9 for $5800, a few years old top CD Player from Wadia, it cost 25-27k$ just a few years ago, some believe it is better then 270/27 combo, some that it is best planet Earth CD player.
So why people are selling it for 1/3 or bellow prices, is it so obsolete, are the newer famous players so much better (Audiomeca, AudioAreo) ?
Have somebody ever compared them (AA clan) to this once crazy expensive players. What is going on?
Am I missing something or do not know something?
sorlowski

Showing 1 response by unclejeff

Of the Cd players mentioned here on audiogon I only had the chance to audition Wadia Audio Aero Mark II. It is sometimes difficult to compare systems in different stores as the rooms, amp and speakers are not at all alike.

Since I knew I was going to buy here on audiogon I only asked the sales attendants if I could just listen for a bit while not interrupting normal business. Of course it would have been wrong to request a home audition.

With the above disclaimer, I bought the AA it was no contest with the Wadia. I am very happy with the unit. I did have to send it to the shop in Texas but this was not a big problem as I air freighted it on Wednesday and I had it back, fixed and working perfectly in less than ten days. The cost was not at all that much, especially considering this was the only place I could get it repaired.

I, too am a bit anxious to get Tireguy's opinion of the EMM in his home as his satisfaction with the AA has been very high. Still, I doubt I will be shelling out the big bucks as I am very happy with my AA eventhough I could at this thime probably sell my AA for more than I paid for it.