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Wadia 581se or Audio Aero Prestige/Capitole

Hi, Audiogoners,
I have a Gryphon Tabu and I think this artifact wants to retire. I don't know how is today the market with CD players and I need your advisor. My eyes were to Wadia 581se or Audio Aeros.
What's is the best? (best is a subjetive concept I know, but more deep bass, smooth and bright sound, etc, as usual).
If there is another to considerate, good to know too! (maybe Audio Research, Krell or whatever).
Peace.

Gaby
fendetestas
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kenscollick
278 posts
 
Like any component you really need to listen and decide for yourself, Personally I am completely sold on the Wadia I am on my third a 581 sei I compared as well as I could and have been very happy with the Wadia's
magnumpi205
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Wadia
Superior sound
Superior contruction
Superior support
fendetestas OP
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Superthanksalot.
Gaby
sm2727
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Two excellent choices. I've had both. The Capitol was modified with the bigger caps which is a must. I would run both direct to your amps. The Wadia is fully balanced and the AA is not. It uses an op amp to come up with the other end of the balanced signal. So if you have balanced amps or amp I would say the Wadia is a bit better in the power delivery dept. Although the AA is no slouch it is better on the rca's. Resolution is better on the Wadia but the AA is more forgiving. The AA has a more dependable transport (cd only) but doesn't ship well. Many stories of wrecked boards etc. after shipping. Be sure to get a newer AA with the updated output board. Considering the price difference I'd say they are even. If you can afford the extra the Wadia is worth the extra 2k. If you buy the AA I have some cryoe'd tubes I'll be putting up for sale soon. The AA also really responds to tweaks. I think both are a very good value. Good luck
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