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Resolutions Audio Opus 21 VS. Cary 306 SACD

I am strugling to make a decision between both of these players. Please help me out here. I can't go with the Cary 303/300 because it does not have a digital input which I must have for another source. So which one should I go with...HELP!!!
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mealone
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I would go with a Wadia 860 or 861 they are many times better sounding.
david12
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Mealone, I am sure the Wadia is better, but at a different price bracket. Even 2nd hand, they are way more than the Opus and Cary. My GNSC modded Opus 21 should arrive next week and I expect it to near the Wadia, maybe better it in some areas, we shall see
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glai
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My pick 'd be the cary 306. It is very balanced and refined for the price. It'd also depend on whether u need vol conrol.

In my system, i prefered cary 306 to wadia 861 & 581 & 302. At the time, I listened only to digital. I really wanted to stick with wadia due to convenience & cost (savings on IC & preamp & one less power cord) but in the end, I prefer cary with a good preamp.

I also own a esoteric x01 and it is slightly better than the cary. I auditioned (not home demo) EMM & DCS which i think is also slightly better than the cary. i wish i can find a digital player that is many times better than another.
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