Wadia 581 versus Sony XA9000ES for redbook CD?

Has anyone made a comparison using analog outs & a preamp?

psacanli11-23-2007 12:53am

psacanli OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 11-29-2007 at 02:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Am I right in guessing Wadia purchasers would never even 'consider' mass market Sony?
bar81 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 791 posts 11-29-2007 at 06:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Or maybe they simply aren't in the same league that someone would bother comparing them?
psacanli OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 11-29-2007 at 07:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Bar81, that's exactly what I'm wondering. Without the chance to audition the pieces all I can do is go by reviews and they both get high recommendations. I noticed you've got the 861se GNSC Statement Edition. Any chance you had a chance to hear the XA9000ES in a system approaching your quality?