Mark Levinson 39 or Wadia 830 for direct to amp?

The ML 39 uses a cdm12 industrial transport. The wadia uses the pioneer 1343 stable platter—same as the theta miles. I googled both and there are replacements out there, but I don’t think the parts are made anymore. Cost for these replacements appear to be consistent around $250-300. Since the preamp I got didn’t work out, I think I’m rushing on just resolving the problem by just going with a cdp with good volume control. Cd is my reference, but I still stream via irDAC and ipad to discover new music. There is a mcintosh ma6450 local to me I may check out and see how it sounds with the revels. If it gels, I’ll likely sell the proceed and then likely checkout new players or go with a newer transport. 

Hi riley804,
I wouldn’t say “low budget,” but then again it’s all relative. Anyway, these latest posts have been in an attempt to find gear that compliments my latest speaker purchase (revel f30’s) back in Feb from a local audio buddy of mine. The proceed amp 2 I recent added was a positive step as I like the sound very much. Both being magridal pieces might have something to do with that. I recently tried the Adcom 750, but it arrived damaged so that got returned and decided to try out the wadia 830 via direct as I’ve read very good things. And, since cd is my reference, it would kill two birds with one stone. We’ll see. It’s all chemistry and yes a merry-go-round continues until a source gels with this latest setup. 

jbuhl,
Funny you mention that... I did speak with McIntosh. They referred me to George Meyer AV in CA. I spoke with them this afternoon and they do service the 830 and all Wadia gear. I asked for a copy of the service manual section pertaining to adjusting the 830’s output voltage to your amp specs. Got it in 10min. Great guys... very helpful.