Wadia 861SE with GNSC Statement Upgrade

Obviously you feel different. There are better players IMHO, "but there always will be better whatever you have." Digital gear is moving on very quickly now. That should be celebrated.
Chadeffect

Yes Chad, I certainly do like my Wadia 861se/GNSC Statement CDP.For my tastes, in my system, it most certainly fulfills my requirements.And yes, the state of the art in our hobby will always continue to advance,time waits for no one.

Chadeffect,

To some degree it appears we are in agreement. Resolution is definitely an important characteristic of a front end's presentation but as noted above, imo, it's not so important that it renders everything else secondary.

With regard to disparaging products due to their age, you're on a *very* slippery slope and not particularly well placed to be the poster child for that movement.

Bar81,

Have you had the chance to listen to the Wadia 781i and compare to the 861SE Statement?

I haven't. When I was making the decision to purchase the 861se Statement I had the option to pick up a 581 Statement, but given the problematic transport (which appears to be resolved now) I made the decision at that time to steer clear of their new line until they implemented a proper transport. This will happen with the 981 and it is likely that the 981 Statement will be the next front end in my system.

Hi Bar81,

I do not understand why you believe I am on a slippery slope or why I should or should not be a poster child. A very confusing post from you there.

I was under the impression we were discussing a digital source. I am not sure what your point is.