J_k, it's a pity you weren't there to defend me when I started a thread called "Linn vs. Wadia" where I was in a cyber room full of Wadia lovers who all told me the Wadia was much superior to the Linn Ikemi. I personally think the Linn Ikemi is one of the best players I've heard, and the absolute best at it's price point. I preached the fact Wadia's digital volume control crops off detail, but didn't manage to convert anyone. I thought the Wadia 860x through a preamp was pretty good, although not a great value at it's lofty price. I still think the Ikemi is better and a way better value. But the box IS real SHINY and the visual panache DOES impress visitors (at least non-audiophile ones).
