Wadia ?


MY Wadia 16 was being repaired by Wadia. I was told yesterday that it cannot be fixed. My dealer is offering to sell me a new 581 which can play SACD at a very 'reasonable' price. My dealing with Wadia for the past 3 months have not been positive.
I need your help. Is it worth investing in another Wadia product? Is Wadia financially stable? Has anyone heard or know of the sound quality of the new palyer?
Any response would be appreciated.
ledoux
Wadia is not financially stable and hasn't been for some time. They are perpetually in and out of business, and yours is not the first service complaint I have heard. You should at the very least audition other gear in the price range. It is your money, but personally I would find another company.
have you checked with steve huntley at great nothern sounds? he repairs/modifies wadia's..
Second Mikesinger's suggestion. Steve also has an inventory of parts for older Wadia gear. He may be able to help you.
historically, they always disappoint given their products retail prices. having made a business decision at some point to stay within the confines of digital front ends, was a huge mistake. they also can be blamed for the demise of hales loudspeakers(they purchased at one point). one of the classic all time loudspeakers seemed to disappear overnight. the worst marketing ever. it took more than a decade just to get their dealers to pronounce their name correctly....this would have been a sign for most savy companies
There are to many good manufacturers. I would dump the wadia idea. A product is as good as its service department. I am not referring to the can't be repaired statement. I am reffering to the "My dealing with Wadia for the past 3 months have not been positive."