Also, you might want to check out the 831 (is it out yet?), as it is _supposed_ to be on par with what used to be the 850. (I guess they felt there was no room to try to squeeze anything in between the two new models.)
Comment = BAT VK-D5SE vs. Wadia 861x CD
I own a BAT VK-D5 CD Player and discovered they have a $1,200 upgrade to a newer BAT VK-D5 SE version. A friend of my suggested now is a good time for me to switch from the BAT to the new Wadia 861x due out in the next 30+ days. He feels that Wadia CD players are more musical, open and more natural than the BAT CD Player is (is this true?). While I am happy with the BAT, I am willing to review other alternatives. Wadia has discontinued the Wadia 850 that seems more reasonably priced than the 861 is. Assuming the new 861 is priced at around $7,000 (?), this would be an expensive upgrade for me to take. This means any change to the Wadia 861x would require major sound improvements based on the (huge) increase in price. It is unfortunate Wadia dropped the 850 since, price wise, this might be more reasonable. Any comments on the BAT VK-D5 vs. the Wadia 860x (861x) CD Player? I know that the new 861 is scheduled out shortly so your comments should be based on your experience with the Wadia 860 vs. the BAT VK-D5 (or SE). thanks