Shoot Out Between Esoteric X-03SE n WADIA 381

Has anyone compared these 2 cd players?Which sounds more dynamic n more refined?Which has better bass control n midrange?Thanks

bebopman170603-08-2010 10:33am

sws2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 04-29-2010 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi, Did you ever get responses to your question on Audiogon on the Wadia 381 vs Esoteric? Any thoughts on the Wadia vs the Resolution Audio opus 21? Thanks, Steve
bebopman1706 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 04-30-2010 at 01:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No,I have not received any.My selection now is between the Wadia 381 n the Perfect Wave combo by PS Audio.U heard of the Perfect Wave combo?TQ n have a nce day
acurus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 04-30-2010 at 03:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned the X03SE and the Wadia 521 DAC, they are very similar, I am not sure one is better than the other. The Wadia is slightly more musical to my ears, a little more laid back with deeper soundstage and more details. I guess I prefer the Wadia, ever so slightly....bass is phenomenal in both.