Btstrg:
Thanks for the reply. So I gather you've only heard Wadia players in your rig.
What Ive heard in my system off the list:
REGA Saturn (I own it.)
Meridian G08 (loaned it for two weeks)
Meridian 508.24 (six to seven hours of listeninga good day)
What Ive heard in my system similar but not exactly off the list:
Wadia 860 (two hoursdidnt mention because above price)
What Ive heard off the list but not in my system:
Wadia 301 (45 mins); I know someone that worked for Wadia and we spoke at great length about the 301 and the 302 and in his opinion they sound near identical.
What Ive heard similar but not exactly off the list nor in my system:
Esoteric DV-60 (2 hoursdidnt mention because above price)
About a year ago, I had been in a similar boat. Why no info: I just wanted to keep it short and sweet. And I believe you should hear it with your own ears to make the "best" decision for you. Because what you or I like isnt necessarily what say that other person will like. In fact, your comment by far the best is nothing more than your limited opinion. Whats the best for one person or even in one system isnt necessarily the best for someone else or even in another system.
Off topic, but since you asked I own a 2A3 Moth Audio amp, Moth speakers, and do a lot of initial listening impressions with the ATH-L3000 and HD650s. I didnt offer any specific information because he didnt ask. I assume he just wanted suggestions. I tend avoid terms like the best since this is a very subjective hobby and to a degree depends upon system synergy.
Ive heard impressive improvements with mods, but you usually pay a hefty premium and if you ever decide to sell its next to impossible to recoup that additional investment. IMO and in general, stock sources sell quicker and overall dont depreciate on a percentage basis nearly as much as sources that have been modified.
Thanks for the reply. So I gather you've only heard Wadia players in your rig.
What Ive heard in my system off the list:
REGA Saturn (I own it.)
Meridian G08 (loaned it for two weeks)
Meridian 508.24 (six to seven hours of listeninga good day)
What Ive heard in my system similar but not exactly off the list:
Wadia 860 (two hoursdidnt mention because above price)
What Ive heard off the list but not in my system:
Wadia 301 (45 mins); I know someone that worked for Wadia and we spoke at great length about the 301 and the 302 and in his opinion they sound near identical.
What Ive heard similar but not exactly off the list nor in my system:
Esoteric DV-60 (2 hoursdidnt mention because above price)
About a year ago, I had been in a similar boat. Why no info: I just wanted to keep it short and sweet. And I believe you should hear it with your own ears to make the "best" decision for you. Because what you or I like isnt necessarily what say that other person will like. In fact, your comment by far the best is nothing more than your limited opinion. Whats the best for one person or even in one system isnt necessarily the best for someone else or even in another system.
Off topic, but since you asked I own a 2A3 Moth Audio amp, Moth speakers, and do a lot of initial listening impressions with the ATH-L3000 and HD650s. I didnt offer any specific information because he didnt ask. I assume he just wanted suggestions. I tend avoid terms like the best since this is a very subjective hobby and to a degree depends upon system synergy.
Ive heard impressive improvements with mods, but you usually pay a hefty premium and if you ever decide to sell its next to impossible to recoup that additional investment. IMO and in general, stock sources sell quicker and overall dont depreciate on a percentage basis nearly as much as sources that have been modified.
