I owned both CD players and without a doubt the Wadia 830 is, in my opinion, superior in every musical way to the Cary CD 303/200. Better highs, better lows, much-much better midrange, greater dynamics, greater resolution, and list goes on and on. I am to understand that the new Cary 303/300 is much better than the previous Cary 303/200, but in my system and listening room it was not even a competition.
For what it is worth, I now have a NorthStar 192 DAC and Transport combo that I feel is as good as I have heard for under $5K. It has many of the Wadia qualities along with greater depth and definition. That being said, it was a mistake for me to sell the Wadia 830 when I did. It is one of my transactions that I regret.
Listen to them both and see what you think. Good luck to you on your journey.
Drew
For what it is worth, I now have a NorthStar 192 DAC and Transport combo that I feel is as good as I have heard for under $5K. It has many of the Wadia qualities along with greater depth and definition. That being said, it was a mistake for me to sell the Wadia 830 when I did. It is one of my transactions that I regret.
Listen to them both and see what you think. Good luck to you on your journey.
Drew