Wadia 581 versus Sony XA9000ES for redbook CD?

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

psacanli11-23-2007 12:53am

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?
bar81 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 791 posts 11-29-2007 at 08:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry, have yet to hear the Sony unit.
psacanli OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 04-12-2008 at 05:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bar, have you heard the Lexicon RT20?
bar81 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 791 posts 04-12-2008 at 05:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not that one either I'm afraid; however, if it sounds anything like Levinson's last digital player I'd stick with the Wadia.