I ran my Wadia 860x direct into a VAC 70/70 mk 3 and compared that to the sound with a Supratek Syrah inserted, and the addition of the Syrah was a big improvement. The Wadia just seemed too dry by itself.
People say that this means there must be something wrong with the amp. I don't know... I guess that means the VAC 70/70 is just incapable, or that the Wadia isn't a great preamp...
right...
I think it really just comes down to synergy of components, and you won't really know until you try it out.
Interestingly, after I got a nice turntable, I sold the Wadia, and have been listening to vinyl only. And the Syrah has a great phono stage...
People say that this means there must be something wrong with the amp. I don't know... I guess that means the VAC 70/70 is just incapable, or that the Wadia isn't a great preamp...
right...
I think it really just comes down to synergy of components, and you won't really know until you try it out.
Interestingly, after I got a nice turntable, I sold the Wadia, and have been listening to vinyl only. And the Syrah has a great phono stage...