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Wadia 170i -- Worth the Efort and Cost?

Here's my situation. I have just gotten all my gear out again and a putting it in place in my permanent abode. I have an open input into my amp and some extra gear (Rest of it is posted here in the Budget system area)

Proposal: Pick up a Wadia 170i run the digital out through a fully functional Audio Alchemy set up I have as spare parts: DT! 2.0 then through the I2S cable to a DDE 3.0 then down into my amp. Good idea? Too soon on the iPod hook through? Thoughts?
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justachemist
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Ditto here.

I'm using a 170i + Benchmark DAC. The sound is great and I like the convenience of putting together playlists and easy access to my collection. For most recordings I find it indistinguishable from the CD's played on a Marantz SA-11S1.

imho the sound quality from the Benchmark DAC was much improved when using a preamp - Bryston BP-26 versus running straight to the power amps - 7BSST's.
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