Wadia 861 VS Wadia 270 + 27IX VS Wadia 7 + 9

Not a lot to say here...other an the 27/270 is about the best you can get...the 861 is a little bit less and the 7/9 just older technology but likely better than anything is it's price range. If you like the Wadia sound, buy the best you can afford...

Jfrench:

Do you know the sonic differences between the 3 players?
There is a used 7 and 9 combo here on the site. Is it competitive by today's technology standards ? How about the sonic differences?

Thanks.

I haven't heard the 7/9 in years. So, I really can't compare it. The 27/270 is really about the best their is, just a different presentation than the DCS, Levinson or Accuphase gear. The 861 is absolutely one of the best one box players-competetive with any of the top ones today. Wadia in general is very detailed, great soundstage, great tonal balance-though a very slight roll off on the extreme top end-which I personally like with digital. Unless you have a referce caliber preamp, the Wadia's are usually killer direct to amp.

thx so far for all your responses