Honest1, FWIW (probably not much) I recently picked up a new Wadia 302 which I have in a System with a BAT DK5 and a Cal Alpha/Delta. This was a purchase made without listening first, sort of an impulse buy based more on a recent review than anything else. After break-in (long) I was quite please with the Wadia. I was, as Ral, impressed with the bass and solidity of sound and I was really surprised that it was not 'overly detailed' as I had expected it might be and the the highs were not etched or bright. In fact, if anything, compared to my BAT and Cal they were a tad airless and the mid range was a bit dry.
I really prefer the Wadia for 'big' music. I'm not so sure about more small scale, intimate, music but I can sure live with it. Neither of the other players are going anywhere. Matches up well with tubes - don't know about SS.
I really prefer the Wadia for 'big' music. I'm not so sure about more small scale, intimate, music but I can sure live with it. Neither of the other players are going anywhere. Matches up well with tubes - don't know about SS.