Keep the Wadia and use it straight into the Levinson. No need for a separate preamp since the Wadia allows you to control the gain. And it sounds as good as any transport/DAC! The Ushers are a fine sounding speaker, just a different "flavor" than the VR3's. I could live happily with either!
Advice Needed
So I have had an account on here for years but have only posted once. I had some general questions.
First let me tell you what I have.
Wadia 850 CD (Although I am having to send that out to get the drawer fixed. It glitched about a week ago)
Levinson No 331
While the Wadia is getting repaired I am using a little Adcom GTP-450 Pre-amp and a Cambridge Audio D500 Special Edition.
Von Schwekert VR3
I am wondering whether I should go with a pre-amp once the Wadia gets back? I always just used the built-in and ran straight to the Mark Levinson. If it makes sense to go with a separate pre-amp should I look for another Levinson piece?
I also have a pair of Usher Audio CP-6311 that I could use instead of the VR3. Anyone have any experience or opinions about this setup?
I tend to listen to stuff like Alison Krauss, Mark Knopfler and other accoustic recordings.
Any advice would be appreciated.
First let me tell you what I have.
Wadia 850 CD (Although I am having to send that out to get the drawer fixed. It glitched about a week ago)
Levinson No 331
While the Wadia is getting repaired I am using a little Adcom GTP-450 Pre-amp and a Cambridge Audio D500 Special Edition.
Von Schwekert VR3
I am wondering whether I should go with a pre-amp once the Wadia gets back? I always just used the built-in and ran straight to the Mark Levinson. If it makes sense to go with a separate pre-amp should I look for another Levinson piece?
I also have a pair of Usher Audio CP-6311 that I could use instead of the VR3. Anyone have any experience or opinions about this setup?
I tend to listen to stuff like Alison Krauss, Mark Knopfler and other accoustic recordings.
Any advice would be appreciated.