Wadia ITransport

I talked to Wadia, They are going to to eliminate the passive outputs, keep the vidio out's and use higher-end discreet components, and lastly, a very nice aluminum remote which you can purchase for around $100. The current offering, the 170i I think will also loose the passive outputs, but include a higher end remote, which again can be purchased for around $30? This remote will again be made of the white plastic, but be oval in shape, much more ergonomic, and substantial. Again you can purchase this remote,I intend too as my teenagers will certainly loose the one I have then I'm hosed. Check the Wadia website as these products should be available very soon.

I'm using a Wadia i170 transport coupled with a MF V-Dac
with great results. It sounds as good as my Oppo 970 CD player. The only problem I'm having is that it locks up my Ipod Touch about every two hours. Wadia says send it back to them, I just hate sending components back to the factory.

The Wadia iTransport is an inexpensive way to add convenience to a system, as it functions similarly to a computer-based system. Let's face it, it is a pain to have to get up and change CDs all the time if you only want to hear one or two songs per CD and the iTransport offers the easiest way around that inconvenience. That said, it does not deliver the resolution of a good dedicated CD player. It does sound as good as my Oppo, for example, but not as good as my Perfect Wave Transport.

Markeetaux, I have never encountered the problem you described. If you still have the time, can you return it to your place of purchase for an exchange?

Mcondon, one area of performance where the iTransport is very sensitive is the interface cable, too sensitive in my opinion. I went through a number of cables where some produced poor sound quality. With the right cable and good DAC the sound, at least for me, sounds extremely close to the CD. As you mentioned, sitting down in your sweet spot with remote in hand, it's a good, musical little server. I'm lazy and just love it. And the price; I think this little device is a bargan.

had a chance to do a little A-B comparo last night. the 170i is an very nice sounding piece of gear but could not best my perfect wave transport. given their price points ($400 vs $3000)....i would have been shocked if it had.

the PWT provided better detail and imaging. i also noticed better extension up high and down low. sound-stage sounded deeper as well with the PWT.

that being said, i don't mean to imply the 170i sounds bad in any way. it sounds great!. i think it's more to do with just how good the PWT is.

regardless....i really like this 170i. had a krell s-300i for while, which had a pretty good ipod interface. it was much better sounding then any run of the mill doc hook-up i've tried. have not been able to enjoy my pod tunes since getting rid of the krell. until now that is. this 170i smokes the krell's ipod performance and can not even be compared to a standard doc system. great sound quality along with features/convenience make this little box a keeper in my book.

great piece of equipment imho and a slam dunk value wise.

thanks again for turning me on to this thing.