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 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.