The local dealer won't let me bring an 861 home to compare, since I have no intention of buying it and I didn't get the 860 from him. I run the Wadia directly into a Plinius amp and through a couple pair of ProAc 2 speakers.
Sschickli, maybe the dealer would let you bring your player in to compare? Might be difficult in an unfamiliar system but better than nothing. The upgrade cost should be worth at least that much time for him.
I agree with one of the above post, send your unit to Steve Huntley at the Great Northern Sound. His modifications will blow you away and it will probably far exceed what the upgrade from 860 to 861 would be. I had him work over my 16i and the differences were staggering. His service is first rate.
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