More honestly the Sony is the best buy. Have you heard SACD on a reference system? Some time ago I demo'd the Lev 39, Wadia 830 and 850, Goldmund 39xx, and BAT VK-D5. The D-5 was the keeper. Since then I have moved to the BAT VK-D5SE.
I also have a 777ES Sony in the same system, and after break-in it and at it's price point there's nothing that will better it on redbook playback. The Lev 39 is a 6 year old design, and getting long in the tooth. Wadia's future is still a tad iffy. As to SACD, recently a large conglomerate of record companies signed on, so hold your hat, the dam is about to burst with quality SACD issues.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
I also have a 777ES Sony in the same system, and after break-in it and at it's price point there's nothing that will better it on redbook playback. The Lev 39 is a 6 year old design, and getting long in the tooth. Wadia's future is still a tad iffy. As to SACD, recently a large conglomerate of record companies signed on, so hold your hat, the dam is about to burst with quality SACD issues.
Best of luck whatever you decide.