Mark Levinson 30.5/31.5 vs Wadia 861se

Hi Chris, the way you expressed your question I would suggest you take a look at a thread I started entitled, Reference DACS: An overall perspective. It will give you some of the information you are seeking. I had a ML360s/DCSpurcell/ML31.5 in my system at one time and found it quite enjoyable. However, I believe their are other digital front ends that offer better sonics today, it still depends on personnal taste and system synergy, but my thread will you some guidelines to go by. I can't comment on the Wadia, since I have never seriously auditioned their gear, but many folks are true fans of this brand.

Hello Chris:

I run a 30.6/31.5 currently and had the Wadia 270/27ix transport and dac a short time ago. IMHO the Levinson is far more musical.

You will find that opinions on good digital blow every which way like the wind. Most audiophiles disregard anything but the so called "latest and greatest".

If you are anywhere near Massachusetts, you would be welcome to hear the Levinson combo on my system.

Best,

Paul :-)

Hi Chris
Good advice given here,I side with Beemer however and even though I don't own any of the digital gear that was mentioned I got trementous respect /confidence for ML.
George