Wadia 861 vs. 861 SE

I have a Wadia 861 and I would like to know if there is a significant improvement with the 861 SE? I would like a comparison of 861 vs. 861SE and not include GNSC mods at this point.

Thanks,
Rich

sfstereo04-01-2005 5:46am

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cenline Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 238 posts 04-01-2005 at 02:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a friend who had a 16i updated to the se platform and loved the difference it made to the bass and imaging. He said that everything was more fleshed out and real,also the dynamics were improved across the board. The se is truly a worthy upgrade and I tried to retrofit a se into my Wadia 8, but Gnsc said that it wasn't possible to do. I also have a friend who has a Wadia 2000s that is also great sounding (use the first version of the se platter).If I had your 861, it would be a no brainer. Hope this helps-Dennis
cenline Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 238 posts 04-02-2005 at 07:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well now that you mentioned Gnsc upgrades offer a true taste of what a Wadia can do.Both units that I spoke of earlier have had Gnsc updates as well as my 8 and 15i.If you think a stock wadia sounds good, a modded unit blows the doors off a stock unit. Sorasound should get the se and an update package through Gnsc since steve has 1 se platter onhand. Redbook sounds fantastic with the modded Wadia, and I am really happy with the results. If you get the se platter or the update, you will not care about the latest and greatest-Dennis
cenline Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 238 posts 04-02-2005 at 02:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wow ,I am always amazed at how the question seems to get lost in the wording!Dbk maybe you could explain how Emm labs pertains to this thread??

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