Wadia users (current or previous)


Long time ago i was in serious in this hobby, last time i had a Wadia 381 which i liked.
I like the typical Wadia inhouse sound to be short!

Now i look for a DAC/ Pre and i was thinking of SPL Director Mk2 and Nuprime Evolution Dac, where the latter would be followed by CDT 8 Pro (probably). Perhaps something that allows streaming.

My question is if anyone using (now or previously) Wadia 381 or 781 have any suggestions for a DAC/ Pre that doesn't cost like Bricasti M12. Probably something 3000-5000 USD / Euro.
Exogal however, i was told wouldn't be my cup of tea.

Very much appreciate all feedback guys....
Thanks /R
rird
Feel free to take what I say with a grain of salt, but what have you got to lose by ignoring what you were told and trying a Comet, since the people who designed the classic Wadia gear you liked so much are partners in EXOGAL?

Brian Walsh
EXOGAL
irid, What were the reasons given for your potential dislike of the Exogal?
Who gave you that opinion; a friend, a dealer, an owner?
Just curious about your statement.
To be honest, it’s a dealer who says he used to have Wadia in his own system. He told me it’s a good dac, but if i believed i bought another Wadia, i would be sadly mistaken