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My Only Question Is.........

Would someone please tell me the name of the preamplifier(s) on this planet that when inserted into the signal path between any recent Wadia cd player and any amplifier, IMPROVES upon the sound of the forementioned Wadia when compared to running it direct using its digital volume control near its peak. Remeber contestants that the better the preamp the less it imparts to the signal. Keep in mind also that answering this question intelligently would require that you have actually tried this.
petland
petland OP
85 posts
 
What would you guys recommend to someone with no preamp, no turntable but some cash to spend?
roue753b
4 posts
 
I recommend a Mitchell Gyrodec, Rega RB-600, Grado Reference cartridge, (sonata? master?) and a Countepoint SA-9 phono stage, if you can find one used. This would be my vote for under $5k. gotta go tubes on the phono stage!
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ejlif
1,370 posts
 
Petland....GET A POWERSNAKES KING COBRA!!!! I have a Wadia 860 and recently got one (it's a powercord in case you aren't familiar) It is the biggest improvment I have ever experienced. Not cheap at 2000.00, but definatly worth it if you consider the diffrence it makes.
carl_eber
1,425 posts
 
You need ASC traps, if you don't have them.
augustusjohn
5 posts
 
I have tried the wadia straight in and it clearly is inferior sounding without the THOR preamp in the signal path, loses the soundstage, as well as depth, also decreased dynamics; this is true of bothe the wadia 7+9; the wadia 830i and also the 860x
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