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Wadia 581i Selection of CD or SACD

I have recently purchased a Wadia 581i player. The player is working fine with CD and SACD but I am not able to toggle between the CD and SACD layers of hybrid discs. The manual supplied along with the player do not mention anything about this. The inline manual at Wadia website says the MODE button on remote is for selecting CD/SACD. In my case the MODE button has no effect at all.

I would like to know other users experience in this regard.

Regards

Anil
anilnediyara
anilnediyara OP
9 posts
 
Hi Pat,

The player is new so cannot give you the final view. I was using a 861b and Perreaux CD1p. Initial impression is that compared to 861 this player is more fluid in its presentation (traditional wadia solid sound without the exageration of 861) The soundstage is much wider than 861b. More after a few weeks running in.
Regards
Anil
pthai
32 posts
 
Hi Anil,
Did you get yours with the new software update? Mine was delayed because they were sorting this out in the past 2-3 weeks.
Phil.
anilnediyara OP
9 posts
 
Hi Phil,
I dont think it is having the new software because it left Wadia 3 weeks back. While booting up it is showing ver1.02, is it the new firmware?
Anil
pthai
32 posts
 
I don't have mine yet so I don't know. You should call John Schaffer. Can't wait to get mine . I heard some great things about it from some really respectable top notch people.
Phil
wadiakeith
3 posts
 
Anil,

The MODE/toggle function of the W581 is not yet operational. We are providing notification with the owner manual, but are aware that not all units were shipped with the appropriate memo. We expect to have this feature available in the near future.

W581 owners, please be in contact with you local dealer for information on available updates.
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